tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19377693150452397822018-04-01T05:29:45.319-07:00Karaharmsphotography.ComAll About Travel and Photography TipsKelly Nehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348379156323205804noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937769315045239782.post-27911532735101192322017-10-01T19:59:00.000-07:002017-09-28T20:01:23.609-07:00How to Start a Photography Blog<div style="text-align: justify;">A photography blog can be a great way to show off your favorite photos as well as providing explanatory content for people following your blog. Any photographer looking to break into the business or simply hoping for viewers should consider getting a blog, which gives people a place to find your work and easily and gives you incentive to practice taking new pictures constantly.<br /><br /><b>Method 1 Building a Photo Blog </b><br /><b> </b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Photography-Blog#/Image:Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-01.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/21/Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-01.jpg/aid726153-v4-728px-Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-01.jpg" /> </a><br />1 <br />Consider your reasons for starting a photography blog. Are you looking to make a professional site to sell photos or are you just looking to share your work with others? This will make a big difference on your overall blog, as there are many different blogging sites depending on your needs. In general: <br />Professional Photographers should strongly consider buying their own domain name (www.NicksPhotos.com, for example), so that they look like a reputable business. Most major blogging sites, like Weebly or Wordpress, allow you to buy your own domain name and customize your photos.<br />Recreational Photographers often find success on larger photo sharing sites, like tumblr, where it is easy to market your work to others with similar interests. These are free and easy to set up and get running. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Photography-Blog#/Image:Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-02-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/f6/Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-02-Version-2.jpg/aid726153-v4-728px-Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-02-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />2 <br />Upload 5-10 photos right when you make your site. This lets people see that you have content available right from the get go, which makes them more likely to follow your blog. It also gives you a chance to see your template (the style of your blog) in action and tweak it to fit your vision. <br />Once you've chosen your blogging site, search online for "Free photography templates for ________", where the blank is Wordpress, Tumblr, etc. They are easy to copy to your own blog and many are customizable. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Photography-Blog#/Image:Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-03-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/36/Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-03-Version-2.jpg/aid726153-v4-728px-Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-03-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />3 <br />Make sure your photos are the main attraction. You want your reader's first impression to be your photography, not big blurbs of text, titles, or pleas to buy some work. Some ways to do this include: <br />Choose 4-5 of your favorite photos and feature them on the top of the screen in a slideshow or photo strip.<br />Make the center of your page your most recent photo or post.<br />Make your home page a tiled collection of all your posts (available in certain blogging templates).<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Photography-Blog#_note-1">[1]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Photography-Blog#/Image:Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-04-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/cc/Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-04-Version-2.jpg/aid726153-v4-728px-Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-04-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />4 <br />Add basic contact information to your page. Often this is in a little section labeled "About," but you can also delineate a "Contact Me" page on many blogging sites like Tumblr. This is important if anyone wants to use the rights to your photos or hire you for a gig. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Photography-Blog#/Image:Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-05-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4c/Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-05-Version-2.jpg/aid726153-v4-728px-Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-05-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />5 <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Creative-Commons-License">Consider adding a Creative Commons license</a>. These free licenses tell people what you will allow them to do with your photos. You can choose from a variety of options on their website, from "Everyone can use freely" to "May only be used or reproduced with permission from me." This simple addition is a great step to take in case of copyright infringement. <br />You can ask people to request permission to reuse, let them know that they cannot, or can use only for non-profit reasons.<br />Creative Commons has a small but helpful legal team to help you deal with disputes as well.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Photography-Blog#_note-2">[2]</a><br /><br />Method 2 <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Start-a-Photography-Blog&amp;action=edit&amp;section=1">Edit</a>Choosing Pictures <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Photography-Blog#/Image:Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-06-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/0a/Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-06-Version-2.jpg/aid726153-v4-728px-Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-06-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />1 <br />Decide on a theme. Having a theme for your blog makes it easier to find, easier to market, and more likely to hit it big. There are a lot of photo blogs out there, but being able to tell people specifically the types of photos they will see helps them find the photos they want to see, meaning your viewers will be more interested in your content. Themes don't have to be complex -- "landscapes," "portraits," and "Urban life" are all better than a random collection of photos. <br />Humans of NY is one of the biggest photo blogs on the planet, and the theme is surprisingly simple and easy.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Photography-Blog#_note-3">[3]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Photography-Blog#/Image:Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-07-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/8a/Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-07-Version-2.jpg/aid726153-v4-728px-Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-07-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />2 <br />Post a picture every single day. In order to get viewers and build a following, you need to be constantly providing content. If you don't someone else will be there to provide a new photo for your viewers to look at. <br />All blogs have scheduling features, meaning you can take 20 photos on Sunday and then schedule the blog to automatically post a new one each day of the week. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Photography-Blog#/Image:Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-08-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/d2/Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-08-Version-2.jpg/aid726153-v4-728px-Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-08-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />3 <br />Add captions, stories, and personality. The best blogs are infused with the personality of the photographer. Let people know why you're interested in the shot, the weird story that happened on the way to get it, the history of the subject, or the technical feats used to make the shot look great. There are very few "wrong" ways to do this. Simply write about what interests you about the shots. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Photography-Blog#/Image:Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-09-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e2/Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-09-Version-2.jpg/aid726153-v4-728px-Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-09-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />4 <br />Consider grouping shots into "photo essays" or collections. This is a great way to bring viewers into your blog and work on your photo skills. Every few weeks, give yourself a specific challenge -- 10 photos in black and white, portraits of the neighborhood, hiking photos -- and then group those challenges into smaller sub-folders. You can even make a "tag" for the photos so that your viewers can see your many photo talents. You could have a page or group of "Nature" photos alongside your normal abstract photography, or you could try to tell the story of a day in a 10 photo "story." <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Photography-Blog#/Image:Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-10-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/35/Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-10-Version-2.jpg/aid726153-v4-728px-Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-10-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />5 <br />Avoid any photos that will bring down the overall quality of your blog. While some photos might have incredible emotional appeal to you, it is not worth adding bad shots just because of your own emotions or because you didn't post yesterday. People will not respond to them as positively as you. This means using your head, not your heart, to select the images you add to your blog. Exceptions include explaining how not to take a shot, or an exceptional moment (such as a famous person spotted in a blur) but make sure you back it up with an incredible explanation! <br />Avoid blurry images.<br />Avoid boring images.<br />Avoid poorly exposed images.<br />Avoid commonplace images. You are aiming to be different so that people will want to follow your blog rather than someone else's.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Photography-Blog#_note-4">[4]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Photography-Blog#/Image:Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-11-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/08/Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-11-Version-2.jpg/aid726153-v4-728px-Start-a-Photography-Blog-Step-11-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />6 <br />Engage in the online photo community. A big part of blogging is meeting other photographers who share your interests. Follow other photographers for inspiration and take them time to let them know when you like a shot they took. Swap information on social media and re-blog someone's work if you think it is particularly impressive. This not only increases your viewership, it can lead to collaborations and future projects if you make friends with nearby photographers. </div>Kelly Nehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348379156323205804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937769315045239782.post-75704506193343311772017-10-01T19:58:00.000-07:002017-10-01T19:58:06.785-07:00How to Become a Wedding PhotographerThe wedding photography industry has grown rapidly in recent years.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-1">[1]</a> Wedding photography is a combination of creativity, romance, and technical skill, and is a dream job for many. You may want to photograph weddings as a hobby, or make it your career. Either way, you need to first develop strong photography skills and build a portfolio by shadowing professional wedding photographers. Once you have built your portfolio, you can begin growing your business.<br /> <br /> <br />Part 1 Developing Your Photography Skills <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-1-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/75/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/aid1129374-v4-728px-Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-1-Version-2.jpg" /> </a> <br />1 <br /> Purchase quality equipment. Wedding photos are heirlooms the family will treasure for years. To produce high quality work, you should use high quality equipment. Start with mid-range products--you can always upgrade later. Talk to retailers and other photographers to see what they recommend.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-2">[2]</a> <br />You’ll need a tripod and a monopod, camera bags, lenses, 4 GB memory cards, a flash, and a camera.<br />Rent your gear before you purchase. This will give you a trial period to see if it works for you.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-3">[3]</a> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-2-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/28/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-2-Version-2.jpg/aid1129374-v4-728px-Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-2-Version-2.jpg" /> </a> <br />2 <br /> Practice using your camera and equipment. You need to know your photography equipment in and out. That way, you’ll be able to focus on getting the perfect shot when the wedding day arrives. Go through your camera’s owner’s manual, take photos in tons of different conditions, and consider taking a photography class or workshop.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-4">[4]</a> <br />Make sure you know how to handle your equipment in different lighting conditions and when the subject is moving quickly.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-5">[5]</a> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-3-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/5c/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-3-Version-2.jpg/aid1129374-v4-728px-Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-3-Version-2.jpg" /> </a> <br />3 <br /> Take photography classes, if possible. While taking classes isn’t necessary to becoming a wedding photographer, it can definitely help. Consider taking classes at your university, local community college, or online.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-6">[6]</a> <br />Photography classes can help you get a feel for technique and equipment fundamentals. If you are in college, consider majoring or minoring in photography. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-4-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/a9/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-4-Version-2.jpg/aid1129374-v4-728px-Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-4-Version-2.jpg" /> </a> <br />4 <br /> Develop your personal style. Every photographer has their own style. This style isn’t fixed. Rather, it’s constantly evolving as the photographer grows. To develop your own style, look to your favorite photographers for inspiration. See what elements you like, and try to bring them to life in your own work. <br />There are two kinds of wedding photography: traditional, which involves classic, posed photos, and photojournalistic, which involves more candid photos. Your own style might lean towards one, or blend the two.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-7">[7]</a> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-5-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/7f/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-5-Version-2.jpg/aid1129374-v4-728px-Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-5-Version-2.jpg" /> </a> <br />5 <br /> Take risks. In order to grow creatively and develop your own photography style, you’ll need to take risks. Try different angles and color schemes, and test different techniques. Just remember that the wedding is not the place for radical experimentation.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-8">[8]</a> <br />While you can--and should--experiment with some shots at the wedding, avoid turning the entire shoot into a creative experiment. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-6-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/a8/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-6-Version-2.jpg/aid1129374-v4-728px-Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-6-Version-2.jpg" /> </a> <br />6 <br /> Learn to edit your photos. Wedding photographers often spend more time editing their photos than they do actually taking them. It’s a good idea to become proficient in photo editing softwares like Photoshop and Lightroom by watching online tutorials or attending workshops, and practicing on your own, of course.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-9">[9]</a> <br />Consider your personal photography style when editing your photos. Your finished photos should reflect your style. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-7.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/f5/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-7.jpg/aid1129374-v4-728px-Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-7.jpg" /> </a> <br />7 <br /> Shadow professional wedding photographers. One of the best ways to learn is to watch others who have mastered the craft. Ask local wedding photographers you admire if you can shadow them during a photoshoot or work as an assistant. Pay close attention and take notes if you need to.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-10">[10]</a> <br />Working as an assistant to an established wedding photographer is a great way to get into the industry. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-8.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/95/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-8.jpg/aid1129374-v4-728px-Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-8.jpg" /> </a> <br />8 <br /> Create an online portfolio. Having a portfolio of your work is key for any aspiring wedding photographer. A website is a great place to house your portfolio. On your website, clients can learn more about your business while browsing through your work.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-11">[11]</a> <br />Your online portfolio is a digital representation of your business, so make sure it looks professional. Your website should have a consistent style and easy-to-navigate format.<br />One way to build your portfolio is to offer to work for free. You can help out a professional wedding photographer, or offer to shoot a friend's wedding free of charge. You’ll gain valuable experience while getting shots for your portfolio.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-12">[12]</a> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-9.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/38/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-9.jpg/aid1129374-v4-728px-Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-9.jpg" /> </a> <br />9 <br /> Join a photography organization. Joining a photography organization is a great way to connect with other wedding photographers and learn more about your art. These organizations also offer great networking opportunities. Your new photographer friends can give you referrals!<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-13">[13]</a> <br />Organizations like Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) offer strategies, tips, and equipment reviews for professional wedding photographers.<br />Try to find a photography group in your area. If you can’t find one, consider starting your own. <br /> <br /> <br />Part 2 <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Become-a-Wedding-Photographer&amp;action=edit&amp;section=1">Edit</a>Communicating with Your Clients <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-10.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/7c/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-10.jpg/aid1129374-v4-728px-Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-10.jpg" /> </a> <br />1 <br /> Make sure your clients know your style. Talk to you clients via phone or video chat before they hire you to make sure both parties know what to expect stylistically. Tell them about your style principles, and encourage them to look through your portfolio again.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-14">[14]</a> <br />Maybe your clients want a more formal style, and yours is more candid. You can either refer the clients to a different photographer, or adjust your own style a bit for the shoot. However, don’t compromise too much--it’s important that you have a coherent style as a wedding photographer. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-11.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/b9/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-11.jpg/aid1129374-v4-728px-Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-11.jpg" /> </a> <br />2 <br /> Create a shoot list with your clients. The wedding day is brimming with photo opportunities, and you can’t seize them all. To ensure you don’t miss any must-have photos, sit down with the couple before the shoot to discuss the photos they want the most.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-15">[15]</a> <br />Maybe the bride really wants a photo with her best friend, or one of her mother adjusting her veil. Talk about these essential photos beforehand so you can plan ahead. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-12.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/c9/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-12.jpg/aid1129374-v4-728px-Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-12.jpg" /> </a> <br />3 <br /> Decide how you will deliver the photos. You should definitely give the clients access to the digital files of the photos, but you may want to include some prints as well. Discuss what is expected in your initial meeting with your clients.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-16">[16]</a> <br />You should also establish a time frame for delivery. Should the couple expect the photos in 2 weeks, or 2 months? <br /> <br /> <br />Part 3 <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Become-a-Wedding-Photographer&amp;action=edit&amp;section=1">Edit</a>Photographing the Wedding <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-13.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/be/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-13.jpg/aid1129374-v4-728px-Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-13.jpg" /> </a> <br />1 <br /> Visit the venue before the wedding. Visiting the venue prior to the wedding will allow you to get your bearings. Take some test shots to see how the lighting looks, and look for any especially picturesque spots.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-17">[17]</a> <br />You should also attend the rehearsal dinner, if possible. This will help prepare you for the big day, and gives you another opportunity to get some great shots. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-14.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/d8/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-14.jpg/aid1129374-v4-728px-Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-14.jpg" /> </a> <br />2 <br /> Be mindful of timing. Sometimes, you’ll need to move things along to make sure the wedding stays on schedule. If the family wants to take endless photos before the reception, but there simply isn’t enough time, it’s alright to kindly tell them so.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-18">[18]</a> <br />Say something like, “We’ve already taken a lot of photos, and I think they turned out well, but now it’s time for the couple to head to the reception.” <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-15.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/2f/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-15.jpg/aid1129374-v4-728px-Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-15.jpg" /> </a> <br />3 <br /> Be aware of problematic wedding guests. Known as “Uncle Bobs” in the industry, these are guests who threaten to ruin wedding photos by standing in the way, often holding Ipads or cameras of their own. If such a guest is in the way of one of your shots, politely ask them to move.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-19">[19]</a> <br />Try saying something like, “Can you please move a bit to the side? I can’t see the bride, and I want these photos to turn out well for the couple. Thank you!” <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-16.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/eb/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-16.jpg/aid1129374-v4-728px-Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-16.jpg" /> </a> <br />4 <br /> Be friendly. You’ll get the best photos when people feel relaxed around you. Be friendly and warm. Strike up conversations with the wedding guests. You’ll be rewarded with more natural-looking photos.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-20">[20]</a> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-17.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/71/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-17.jpg/aid1129374-v4-728px-Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-17.jpg" /> </a> <br />5 <br /> Don’t forget to photograph the details. While your photos should focus on the people at the wedding, don’t forget to photograph the little details, like a champagne glass on a table, or the wedding cake. While they may be small, these details can make a huge difference.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-21">[21]</a> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-18.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/07/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-18.jpg/aid1129374-v4-728px-Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-18.jpg" /> </a> <br />6 <br /> Back up your work. Always back up your photos on another disc drive. This will ensure you don’t lose all of your hard work, and will give you peace of mind.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-22">[22]</a> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-19.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/b8/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-19.jpg/aid1129374-v4-728px-Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-19.jpg" /> </a> <br />7 <br /> Carry spare equipment. Bring extra cameras and lenses on your trip. If anything goes wrong with your primary camera on the wedding day, you’ll need to be prepared.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-23">[23]</a> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-20.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/a7/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-20.jpg/aid1129374-v4-728px-Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-20.jpg" /> </a> <br />8 <br /> Take care of your body. The job of a wedding photographer can be pretty physically demanding. You might be carrying up to twelve pounds of photography gear for eight to ten hours on the wedding day. Wear comfortable shoes on the job, and see a doctor for any aches and pains.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-24">[24]</a> <br />You might need to hire a helper to carry some of your gear. <br /> <br />Part 4 <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Become-a-Wedding-Photographer&amp;action=edit&amp;section=1">Edit</a>Starting Your Wedding Photography Business <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-21.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/2b/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-21.jpg/aid1129374-v4-728px-Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-21.jpg" /> </a> <br />1 <br /> Take some business classes, if possible. As a wedding photographer, you’ll essentially be running your own business, so an understanding of business is key. Business classes, or even a business degree, can give you a better feel for the business side of the industry.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-25">[25]</a> <br />Try taking business classes at your university, online, or at your community college. If you can’t take classes, try to read some books about business. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-22.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/06/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-22.jpg/aid1129374-v4-728px-Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-22.jpg" /> </a> <br />2 <br /> Charge a fair price. If you are a novice or wedding photography is a hobby, you probably shouldn’t charge very much. However, once you have established yourself professionally, you should price your work according to the market. Avoid severely under-pricing in an effort to beat out competition, or as a favor to friends. Your business won’t be sustainable if you do.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-26">[26]</a> <br />Calculate your profits by subtracting your expenses from your revenue to see how much you’re really earning. An accountant can help you keep your finances in order. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-23.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/f1/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-23.jpg/aid1129374-v4-728px-Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-23.jpg" /> </a> <br />3 <br /> License your business. Getting a business license can enhance the credibility of your wedding photography business, and depending on where you live, it may be required.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-27">[27]</a> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-24.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/c9/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-24.jpg/aid1129374-v4-728px-Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-24.jpg" /> </a> <br />4 <br /> Create a contract with a lawyer. A contract is a legally binding document that will protect you and your clients in case something goes wrong. If you are photographing weddings professionally, it’s important that you never take a job without a contract.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-28">[28]</a> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-25.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/88/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-25.jpg/aid1129374-v4-728px-Become-a-Wedding-Photographer-Step-25.jpg" /> </a> <br />5 <br /> Get insurance. Once you have established your professional wedding photography business, it’s a good idea to get insurance. Liability insurance protects you if, for some reason, you are unable to complete your normal duties, while malpractice insurance protects you in case of accidental injury or damage to your gear.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wedding-Photographer#_note-29">[29]</a> <br />Some professional photography organizations cover insurance. <br /><br /> Kelly Nehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348379156323205804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937769315045239782.post-15823407742655380952017-09-30T19:55:00.000-07:002017-09-28T19:58:01.151-07:00How to Develop Your Photography Skills<br /><br />Photography is an amazing art. It can be a passion, profession and leisure activity. If you've mastered <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Take-Better-Photographs">the basics of framing, shooting, and taking a photograph</a>, try taking it further. Make it a hobby, or maybe even a career, rather than taking only the usual holiday, pet, and kid snapshots. It is time to start making stunning, rather than simply passable, photographs. Follow the described journey to develop your photography skills.<br /><br /><br />Steps <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills#/Image:Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-1-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/6/61/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-1-Version-3.jpg/aid567217-v4-728px-Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-1-Version-3.jpg" /> </a> <br />1 <br />Find someone who is able to help you buy a good usable camera. Maybe your dad or a photographer friend has a redundant film SLR kicking around. If you don't have a <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Camera">camera</a>, borrow one until you can buy one. Nearly any <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Buy-a-Digital-Camera">digital camera</a> from the last decade, and nearly any <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Use-Almost-Any-35mm-Film-Camera">film camera</a> ever made, will be good enough to get you great shots. Having your own camera will be an immense help. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills#/Image:Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-2-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/20/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-2-Version-3.jpg/aid567217-v4-728px-Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-2-Version-3.jpg" /> </a> <br />2 <br />Learn the basics, if you haven't already. <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Money-From-Digital-Photography">Basics of photography</a> include <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Improve-Composition-in-Your-Photographs">composition</a>, which is essentially the placing of a subject within the frame of a photograph, <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Set-up-Indoor-Photography-Lights">lighting</a>, and the basic workings of your camera. See <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Take-Better-Photographs">How to Take Better Photographs</a> for some introductory material. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills#/Image:Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-3-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/3c/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-3-Version-3.jpg/aid567217-v4-728px-Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-3-Version-3.jpg" /> </a> <br />3 <br />Be ready. At least half of the time, the difference between a great photograph and a mediocre one is being in the right place at the right time, with a camera in your hand. Carry your camera with you as often as you can. Make sure to use your camera often, too. Just carrying it around does no good. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills#/Image:Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-4-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/79/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-4-Version-3.jpg/aid567217-v4-728px-Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-4-Version-3.jpg" /> </a> <br />4 <br />Be there. Being "ready" is not enough. As Ken Rockwell says of his early experience, Did you catch the spoiler word in my logic, "anything that presented itself?" I was a spectator. I thought that photography involved taking pictures of things that came along. NO! You have to get out there and find things. Finding and seeing are the hard part...taking a picture of what you find is the trivial part.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills#_note-1">[1]</a> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Up-and-Start-Taking-Photos">get up, get out there and take photographs</a>. Go out at every time of day, every day, and look for things. Don't wait for the right opportunity to come along (but be prepared if it does!); go out and find them. Look for opportunities everywhere you go (whether you're at the mall or on the other side of the world), and go to places to look for opportunities. If you can see something in your mind, chances are you can set it up and shoot it! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills#/Image:Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-5-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/fc/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-5-Version-2.jpg/aid567217-v4-728px-Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-5-Version-2.jpg" /> </a> <br />5 <br />Stop looking for subjects to photograph and learn to see. <br />Look for colours. Or do the opposite: look for a total absence of colour, or shoot in black-and-white.<br />Look for repetition and rhythm. Or do the opposite, and look for something completely isolated from the things around it.<br />Look for lighting, and the lack of such. Take photographs of shadows, or of reflections, or of light streaming through something, or of things in total darkness. Many people find 'golden hour' (last two hours of daylight) to be the ideal light conditions for photographs. This is due to the directional light it creates, which can create depth in a photo when utilized properly. However, that doesn't mean one can't photograph during mid day and still find good light. Sun directly over head can be viewed as harsh, look for foggy conditions or open shade to find nice soft light. But, rules are made to be broken, don't take these guidelines too literally!<br />Look for emotion and gesture if you're photographing people. Do they show happiness? Mischievousness? Sadness? Do they look thoughtful? Or do they just look like another person mildly annoyed to have a camera pointed at them?<br />Look for texture, forms, and patterns. Great black-and-white photographs are stunning because black-and-white forces the photographer to look for these things.<br />Look for contrasts. Look for something that stands out from the rest of the shot. In your composition, use the wide end of your zoom (or a wide-angle lens) and get closer and make it so. Look for contrasts of all the things above: colour amid dullness, light among darkness, and so on. If you're photographing people, try putting (or finding) your subject in a context in which they stand out. Look for happiness in unexpected places. Look for a person in a surrounding in which they appear out-of-place. Or ignore this and take them completely away from their context by opening your lens all the way to blur the background. In short...<br />Look for anything that will hold a viewer's interest which isn't a traditional "subject". As you find your niche, you'll probably find that you end up going back to taking photographs of subjects again. This is fine. Looking for things which aren't subjects will improve your photography no end—you'll soon see a different world altogether. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills#/Image:Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-6-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/16/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-6-Version-3.jpg/aid567217-v4-728px-Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-6-Version-3.jpg" /> </a> <br />6 <br />Keep your photos as simple as possible. Get as close to your subject as you can. <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Being-Lazy">Use your feet</a>, and use your zoom lens (if you have one) to fine-tune your composition. Get rid of anything that doesn't give some important context to understand your photo fully. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills#/Image:Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-7-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/1f/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-7-Version-3.jpg/aid567217-v4-728px-Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-7-Version-3.jpg" /> </a> <br />7 <br />Shoot film. If you already shoot film, then shoot digital as well. Both film and digital cameras have their place in the learning photographer's arsenal. They both have their advantages and disadvantages, and both will teach you a different set of habits. The worst habits of digital, are balanced out by the better habits of film, and vice versa. <br />Digital cameras give you immediate feedback on what you are doing right and what you are doing wrong. They also reduce the cost of experimentation to zero. Both of these things are invaluable to the new photographer. However, the zero cost of digital makes it far too easy to fall into the habit of "spraying-and-praying" and hoping a good photo comes out at the end of it.<br />Film cameras force you to be more careful about what you are taking. Even a <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rich">millionaire</a> would be reluctant to sit around on his yacht taking thirty-six photographs of his bathing towel on film.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills#_note-2">[2]</a> The economic incentive to make more of the shots you take might lead to less experimentation (which is bad), but it does make you think harder before taking photographs (which can be good, if you have a good idea of what you should do before taking the picture). What's more, film still has a look all its own, and you can pick up professional-quality film gear ludicrously cheap as well. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills#/Image:Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-8-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e2/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-8-Version-3.jpg/aid567217-v4-728px-Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-8-Version-3.jpg" /> </a> <br />8 <br />Show the best of your work to other people. Which is to say, find the best of your work and show only that to other people. Even the greatest photographers don't take superb shots every single time; they're just very selective about what they show to others. <br />Be brutal about it. If they're not great shots to you, then <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Permanently-Delete-Files">never show them</a>. Your standards will increase over time, and even the ones you might have once thought were passable will probably look pretty lame to you a few months down the line. If this means that all you had for a day's worth of shooting was one or two photos, then that's okay. In fact, it probably means you're being just harsh enough.<br />Don't look at images full size. Ken <a href="http://kenrockwell.com/tech/composition.htm">points out</a> that the most important parts of an image are those that can be seen when the picture is seen at thumbnail size. There are people out there who will pick at flaws they can only see in 100% crops of your photos. That's okay, because they aren't really worth listening to. Feel free to <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Permanently-Delete-Files">pass over anything</a> that doesn't look great when it takes up a quarter of your screen (or less). <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills#/Image:Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-9-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/7b/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-9-Version-3.jpg/aid567217-v4-728px-Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-9-Version-3.jpg" /> </a> <br />9 <br />Seek out and listen to the critiques of others. Don't fall into the trap of posting in "critique my photos"-type threads on the Internet; these are usually full of the pixel-peepers mentioned above. Still, it's good to <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Accept-Criticism">seek out constructive criticism</a>, as long as you're careful about who you listen to. <br />Listen to artists. If someone has some great artistic work to show— photos, paintings, music or anything else—then this is reason to take them seriously, since other artists instinctively understand visceral impact, whether it's in their field or not (and if your photo doesn't make an impact, it's probably better deleted). Most non-artists do, as well, although they aren't as well positioned to tell you what you're doing right (and they're more likely to be nice to you to avoid hurting your feelings).<br />Ignore anyone who critiques your photos harshly and has no stunning photography to show. Their opinions are simply not worth listening to.<br />Figure out what you're doing right and what you're doing wrong. If someone liked a photograph, what made them like it? If they didn't, what did you do wrong? As said above, other artists will probably be able to tell you these things.<br />Don't <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-More-Modest">be modest</a> if someone likes your work. It's okay, photographers love being <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Take-Compliments">complimented</a> on their masterpieces as much as anyone else does. Try not to be cocky, though. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills#/Image:Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-10-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/f6/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-10-Version-3.jpg/aid567217-v4-728px-Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-10-Version-3.jpg" /> </a> <br />10 <br />Look for work that inspires you. This doesn't mean merely technically impeccable; any (very rich) clown can stick a 400mm f/2.8 lens onto a $3000 digital SLR, get a well-exposed, super-sharp photograph of a bird, and that still won't make them <a href="http://www.stevecirone.com/">Steve Cirone</a>. Rather, look for work that makes you smile, laugh, cry, or feel anything, and not work that makes you think "well exposed and focused". If you're into people photos, look at the work of <a href="http://www.stevemccurry.com/">Steve McCurry</a> (photographer of the <a href="http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghan_Girl">Afghan Girl</a>), or the studio work of Annie Leibowitz. If you're on Flickr or any other photo-sharing website, then keep an eye on the people who inspire you (though don't end up spending so much time at your computer that you're not out taking photos). <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills#/Image:Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-11-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/7b/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-11-Version-3.jpg/aid567217-v4-728px-Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-11-Version-3.jpg" /> </a> <br />11 <br />Learn some <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Understand-Your-Digital-SLR">technical trivia</a>. No, this is not the most important part about taking photographs. In fact, it's one of the least important, which is why it's all the way down here; a great photo taken by a point-and-shooter ignorant of these things, is far more interesting than a boring photo perfectly focused and exposed. It's also infinitely better than the one that wasn't taken at all because someone was too busy worrying about this sort of trivia. <br />Still, it's handy to have a working knowledge of <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Camera-Shutter-Speed">shutter speed</a>, <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Lens-Aperture-%28F-Stop%29">aperture</a>, focal length, etc., and what effects they will have on your picture. None of this will make a bad photo into a good one, but it can sometimes keep you from losing a good photo to a technical problem and can make great photos even better. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills#/Image:Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-12-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/be/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-12-Version-2.jpg/aid567217-v4-728px-Develop-Your-Photography-Skills-Step-12-Version-2.jpg" /> </a> <br />12 <br />Find your <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Find-Your-Photographic-Niche">niche</a>. You may find that you're a good enough communicator to <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Take-Portrait-Photographs">photograph people</a>. You may find that you enjoy <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Hike">being out in all weathers</a> enough that you can do landscape photography. You might have huge telephoto lenses and enjoy motor racing enough that you find yourself having fun <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Photograph-Motor-Racing">photographing them</a>. Try all these things! Find something that you enjoy, and that you're good at, but don't limit yourself to it. <br /><br />13 <br />Organize program and be social. <br />You can be social by opening an account on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or other social sites. You may join Getty images.<br />You can organize an exhibition for your vicinity.<br /><br />source: http://www.wikihow.com/Develop-Your-Photography-Skills<br /><br />Kelly Nehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348379156323205804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937769315045239782.post-49157453315135812882017-09-29T19:54:00.000-07:002017-09-29T19:54:16.572-07:00How to Start Doing PhotographyThis article will guide you to start photography, from taking a camera to being social. It is suitable for a person who may have not yet started with photography and is loving it to who is doing it. Follow the described journey and you will be developing your photography skills.<br /><br />Steps <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-Doing-Photography#/Image:Start-Doing-Photography-Step-1-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/9e/Start-Doing-Photography-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/aid789470-v4-728px-Start-Doing-Photography-Step-1-Version-2.jpg" /> </a> <br />1 <br /> Have the right attitude. In order to be able to do any type of photography, you need to be patient and very creative. Without patience you can't achieve that perfect shot and without the creativity, you will never be able to make that perfect shot. Gender, religion and cultures have little or no effect on the outcomes of photography. <br />Photograph your nature. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-Doing-Photography#/Image:Start-Doing-Photography-Step-2-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/c1/Start-Doing-Photography-Step-2-Version-2.jpg/aid789470-v4-728px-Start-Doing-Photography-Step-2-Version-2.jpg" /> </a> <br />2 <br /> Understand the philosophy of photography as an art form. Before we move on, it is very important for anyone to understand the basic idea and concept of photography. Photography is not just a subject, it is an art which has no boundaries. The camera is a device with which you capture the beauty of nature which includes all what we see. Photography lies in us, not the camera. Photographs capture moments and it is the photographer who gives worth to the image. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-Doing-Photography#/Image:Start-Doing-Photography-Step-3-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/85/Start-Doing-Photography-Step-3-Version-2.jpg/aid789470-v4-728px-Start-Doing-Photography-Step-3-Version-2.jpg" /> </a> <br />3 <br /> Read a book. Reading a guide or book on photography will improve your understanding on photography and help you immensely at your work. Reading a book for guidance is required by EVERYONE, and its benefits can only be seen after doing. This is a very helpful and practical way to make photography more beneficial and allow more utilization of creativity. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-Doing-Photography#/Image:Start-Doing-Photography-Step-4-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/6/68/Start-Doing-Photography-Step-4-Version-2.jpg/aid789470-v4-728px-Start-Doing-Photography-Step-4-Version-2.jpg" /> </a> <br />4 <br /> Decide what type of photography you are most interested in. It is better to decide your field of photography beforehand. Examples of fields of photography are landscape which deals with natural vistas and wildlife which deals with photographs of animals in their natural habitats. Maybe you are interested and have talent for photographing people. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-Doing-Photography#/Image:Start-Doing-Photography-Step-5-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/d0/Start-Doing-Photography-Step-5-Version-2.jpg/aid789470-v4-728px-Start-Doing-Photography-Step-5-Version-2.jpg" /> </a> <br />5 <br /> Get a camera. The first step in beginning photography is to choose the camera as it is the most vital tool in photography, after the photographer him/herself. Digital "point and shoot" cameras are the best for beginning photography because they have simpler controls than an SLR. Their maintenance and cost is cheaper than an SLR as well. Simple digital cameras also allow the photographer to unleash the creativity in him or her. But cameras differ in more ways and keeping their specifications in mind is important. The common difference between models are the sensors: CCD(Charged Coupled Device] and CMOS[Complementry Metal Oxide Semi- conductor]. While the CCD is cheaper and easier to make and repair, it is slower and consumes more electricity. Also, it has limitations to ISO. On the other hand, CMOS is more expensive and complicated but consumes lesser energy and is faster and more compatible for ISO. Another factor, the type of camera is in the models. While point and shoot come in various sizes and functions, the ratio of quality and functions is maintained by the price. They have fixed lenses and limitations including inability to click through glass, loss of depth, telefocation, advanced functions etc. A higher level comes with more depth,durability and functions. Then come the DSLR, which are a level below SLR and a bit cheaper, yet they are designed and capable to let a professional photographer to use it as an excellent backup. SLR are at the top and provide everything except toughness, which is a good enough bargain. <br />Cannons and Nikons are useful and perfect for beginners. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-Doing-Photography#/Image:Start-Doing-Photography-Step-6-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e7/Start-Doing-Photography-Step-6-Version-2.jpg/aid789470-v4-728px-Start-Doing-Photography-Step-6-Version-2.jpg" /> </a> <br />6 <br /> Carefully consider your budget and requirements before you shop for a camera. The camera should be worth what you spend. It should also be equipped for the type of photography you wish to do. Normal cameras are ideal for landscapes while there are special cameras for extreme climate and weather conditions in which normal digital cameras would be ineffective. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-Doing-Photography#/Image:Start-Doing-Photography-Step-7-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/05/Start-Doing-Photography-Step-7-Version-2.jpg/aid789470-v4-728px-Start-Doing-Photography-Step-7-Version-2.jpg" /> </a> <br />7 <br /> Prepare yourself before you begin. Before you head out into the world of photography, you need to do a few things. The first thing would be to note and decide when and where you will do photography. This is important because it is not recommended to spend your time with the camera while you have a meeting to attend, unless you have taken up photography as a profession, rather than a hobby. During these periods, when you plan to do only photography, try not to do anything else and use all your energy for photography. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-Doing-Photography#/Image:Start-Doing-Photography-Step-8-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/05/Start-Doing-Photography-Step-8-Version-2.jpg/aid789470-v4-728px-Start-Doing-Photography-Step-8-Version-2.jpg" /> </a> <br />8 <br /> The next thing to do is to feel the camera. Read the manual and then explore each and every function before using. Also try to see the work done by other photographers and mark out your preferences. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-Doing-Photography#/Image:Start-Doing-Photography-Step-9-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/a8/Start-Doing-Photography-Step-9-Version-2.jpg/aid789470-v4-728px-Start-Doing-Photography-Step-9-Version-2.jpg" /> </a> <br />9 <br /> Practice, practice, practice. Practice makes a man perfect. Photography is best when done in a peaceful state of mind and always improves with practice. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-Doing-Photography#/Image:Start-Doing-Photography-Step-10-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/cf/Start-Doing-Photography-Step-10-Version-2.jpg/aid789470-v4-728px-Start-Doing-Photography-Step-10-Version-2.jpg" /> </a> <br />10 <br /> Read through photography magazines, leaflets, etc. and analyse the photos. Think of good points and points for improvement. This will help you to analyse your own photos and know what makes a good one. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-Doing-Photography#/Image:Start-Doing-Photography-Step-11.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/32/Start-Doing-Photography-Step-11.jpg/aid789470-v4-728px-Start-Doing-Photography-Step-11.jpg" /> </a> <br />11 <br /> Be social. Open account in instagram, twitter, facebook. about me or even you can start your own tutorials on Youtube. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-Doing-Photography#/Image:Start-Doing-Photography-Step-12.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/16/Start-Doing-Photography-Step-12.jpg/aid789470-v4-728px-Start-Doing-Photography-Step-12.jpg" /> </a> <br />12 <br />You sure that fallowing steps thinks before clicking <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-Doing-Photography#/Image:Start-Doing-Photography-Step-13.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/6/63/Start-Doing-Photography-Step-13.jpg/aid789470-v4-728px-Start-Doing-Photography-Step-13.jpg" /> </a> <br />13 <br /> Keep your mind about Subject and focus the subject before click. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Start-Doing-Photography#/Image:Start-Doing-Photography-Step-14.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/45/Start-Doing-Photography-Step-14.jpg/aid789470-v4-728px-Start-Doing-Photography-Step-14.jpg" /> </a> <br />14 <br /> Fix the ISO setting in sunlight for clicking creative unique photo.<br /><br />source : http://www.wikihow.com/Start-Doing-Photography<br /><br /> Kelly Nehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348379156323205804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937769315045239782.post-21804624054476062422017-09-28T19:56:00.004-07:002017-09-28T19:57:09.497-07:00How to Create a Photography Portfolio<div style="text-align: justify;">Creating a portfolio of your work is one of the most important things you can do as a photographer. Whether you want to market yourself commercially or simply create a collection for private use, a portfolio allows you the chance to assemble a concise group of images that represents your best work. The purpose for your portfolio will play a large role in how you put it together. However, all portfolios should demonstrate skill level and include a cohesive group of images with a unifying theme. By keeping your purpose and intended audience in mind, you can assemble an effective portfolio for any objective.<br /><br /><br />Part 1. Defining Your Purpose and Goal <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#/Image:Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-1-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/c4/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-1-Version-3.jpg/aid1124386-v4-728px-Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-1-Version-3.jpg" /> </a><br />1 <br /> Identify the purpose of your portfolio.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#_note-1">[1]</a> This will dictate how you put your portfolio together and what goes in it. Are you creating it for a job interview? Are you trying to get your work shown in a gallery? Are you applying to a college art program? Maybe it’s for a presentation? Whatever your reason is, identify it before you begin. Deciding what goes into your portfolio is much easier when you have a specific goal in mind. <br />For example, if the purpose for your portfolio is a job interview, your goal would be to demonstrate certain skills and techniques that the job requires.<br />On the other hand, if your portfolio is for a gallery exhibition, your goal would be to demonstrate a clear and cohesive theme that would do well in a gallery setting. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#/Image:Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-2-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/37/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-2-Version-3.jpg/aid1124386-v4-728px-Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-2-Version-3.jpg" /> </a><br />2 <br /> Consider your audience.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#_note-2">[2]</a> Specifying the purpose of your portfolio will give you a solid idea about who your audience is. What kind of response or reaction do you want from your audience? Think about what you want to show them. Are you trying to challenge them, please them, impress them or surprise them? Tailor your content to your audience. <br />For example, if your portfolio is for a job interview with a cooking magazine, your audience will want to see how well you photograph food and what your personal style is.<br />Perhaps your audience includes owners of an independent art gallery. The content you would choose for the magazine editors is much different than the content you would choose for the gallery owners. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#/Image:Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-3-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e8/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-3-Version-3.jpg/aid1124386-v4-728px-Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-3-Version-3.jpg" /> </a><br />3 <br /> Decide on a unifying theme.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#_note-3">[3]</a> In most cases, your portfolio doesn’t need to showcase the best of your entire body of work. Instead, settle on a concept that will unify a strong series of images. This will result in a more cohesive and effective portfolio. The theme can be anything you want – you could focus on images depicting a specific subject matter, a certain style, or photos taken with a particular kind of camera. <br />For example, for an artistic purpose, you could limit your portfolio to crisp black and white photography only.<br />If you’re trying to get a job as real estate photographer, your theme could be dynamic images taken of various kinds of buildings. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#/Image:Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-4-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/8e/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-4-Version-3.jpg/aid1124386-v4-728px-Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-4-Version-3.jpg" /> </a><br />4 <br /> Choose a portfolio format. Whether you go with a print or a digital portfolio is entirely up to you. Keep your audience in mind when you make your decision. For instance, gallery owners and traditional artists might prefer to see a beautifully bound print portfolio. On the other hand, people affiliated with industries like media and advertisement may want to see your work presented digitally. <br />You always have the option of creating both, as well.<br />An electronic format can help you emphasize different aspects of your work than a printed format can, and vice versa. <br /><br /><br />Part 2 <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Create-a-Photography-Portfolio&amp;action=edit&amp;section=1">Edit</a>Gathering the Content <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#/Image:Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-5-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/75/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-5-Version-3.jpg/aid1124386-v4-728px-Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-5-Version-3.jpg" /> </a><br />1 <br /> Go through your body of work. At this point you’ve defined your purpose, your goal, the audience and the unifying theme. As you go through possible photos for the portfolio, keep these things firmly in mind. Set aside all of the images that meet the criteria you’ve established. <br />Don’t worry about making any final decisions now.<br />Just ask yourself if each photo meets the criteria or not. Sort the images into a “yes” and “no” pile. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#/Image:Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-6-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/7c/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-6-Version-3.jpg/aid1124386-v4-728px-Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-6-Version-3.jpg" /> </a><br />2 <br /> Assess the quality of each photo individually.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#_note-4">[4]</a> As you examine each image, think about whether or not it represents your chosen concept. Is the image strong enough to stand on its own without explanation? When viewed with other images, is it just as strong? Does it adequately display your mastery of the medium? Is it consistent with your main body of work? <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#/Image:Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-7-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/d8/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-7-Version-3.jpg/aid1124386-v4-728px-Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-7-Version-3.jpg" /> </a><br />3 <br /> Be consistent. As you narrow it down further, keep in mind that the images you choose need to be consistent in format. In most cases, the final set should not be a mix of horizontal and vertical images. Be consistent with one or the other.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#_note-5">[5]</a> The style should also be consistent throughout. For example, your portfolio shouldn't jump back and forth between crisp black and white shots and dreamy images printed in color. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#/Image:Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-8-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/27/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-8-Version-2.jpg/aid1124386-v4-728px-Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-8-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />4 <br /> Remove any flawed or repetitive images.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#_note-6">[6]</a> Get rid of images that are out of focus or that have visible flaws. It’s better to have a small number of exceptional shots than a large group of decent ones. Avoid including too many images that look very similar to one another. You need to include a variety of images that explore your theme. <br />For example, your portfolio shouldn’t consist of images that were all shot during the same session.<br />Being able to weed out flawed and redundant images shows that you are able to properly evaluate your own work with a critical eye.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#_note-7">[7]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#/Image:Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-9-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e4/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-9-Version-2.jpg/aid1124386-v4-728px-Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-9-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />5 <br /> Get the opinion of someone you trust.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#_note-8">[8]</a> It’s important to be able to evaluate your own work critically, but it will be difficult to be completely objective. Be as objective as you can, but consider getting an impartial opinion from someone you trust. Bring this person in when you’re in the final stages of selection. <br />Don’t reveal your concept or give the person any information upfront. See if they can pinpoint what you’re going for without being told.<br />Request that they provide as much feedback as possible and take notes if you need to. <br /><br />Part 3 <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Create-a-Photography-Portfolio&amp;action=edit&amp;section=1">Edit</a>Putting It All Together <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#/Image:Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-10-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/d9/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-10-Version-2.jpg/aid1124386-v4-728px-Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-10-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />1 <br /> Settle on ten to twenty final images.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#_note-9">[9]</a> There isn’t a specific number of images a portfolio should include and opinions about this tend to vary. However, most professionals agree that less is more. Twenty images should be the maximum; closer to ten is preferable. <br />Remember, each of these shots should strongly represent your skill level.<br />The execution of each shot should be close to perfect and there should be no visible flaws in any of them. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#/Image:Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-11-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/ea/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-11-Version-2.jpg/aid1124386-v4-728px-Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-11-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />2 <br /> Tweak your final images if necessary. Examine your set closely. Think about any steps you need to take to perfect your chosen images. Perhaps you need to tweak a negative for a better print or crop something slightly differently. Complete the computer or darkroom work necessary to finalize your series of photos. <br />As you tweak the images, don't forget that a consistent theme should be apparent and the series of images should fit together in a cohesive way. Don't change the images so much that you lose cohesiveness. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#/Image:Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-12-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/02/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-12-Version-2.jpg/aid1124386-v4-728px-Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-12-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />3 <br /> Organize the images into a particular sequence.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#_note-10">[10]</a> There is no “right” way to order your images. However, the first image in your portfolio should be one of the strongest. You want the first photo to make a clear statement. It also needs to create enough interest to make the viewer want to continue looking through the series. Arrange the rest so that the colors, tones and moods compliment and play off one another. <br />It might help to think about arranging them in a way that tells a coherent story or evokes a particular mood.<br />The final image should appropriately sum up the rest of the series.<br />Avoid crowding the “best” images at the front and then padding the end out with weaker images. There should be no weak images in the group. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#/Image:Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-13-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/ed/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-13-Version-2.jpg/aid1124386-v4-728px-Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-13-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />4 <br /> Use high quality materials. Your portfolio is more than just a handful of great photos. The way you present them is extremely important. A bound book of selected works is the most traditional option. The book you arrange them in should represent the contents inside. Choose techniques, borders and backing sheet colors that enhance the collection. Make your prints on good paper. <br />Be consistent and choose either matte or glossy – do not include a combination.<br />Package everything as attractively and professionally as you can. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#/Image:Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-14-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/a6/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-14-Version-2.jpg/aid1124386-v4-728px-Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-14-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />5 <br /> Put the photos into your portfolio. Most artists prefer to do this themselves. They either mount the photos onto backing paper or they slide the images into the plastic sleeves that their purchased portfolio provides. If you'd prefer to have a professional do this part, research your area for shops that do custom printing. The photos should be placed into the portfolio in the sequence you worked out earlier. <br />You can arrange one image per page, or you could cluster two or three photos together to create a "chapter."<br />Remember, the sequence should make sense. Tell a story with your images. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#/Image:Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-15-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/a6/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-15-Version-2.jpg/aid1124386-v4-728px-Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-15-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />6 <br /> Add the finishing touches.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#_note-11">[11]</a> The amount of additional information you include in your portfolio is up to you. Consider adding final elements such as an artist statement, a title list of the photographs in the portfolio, or a cover image that represents the portfolio as a whole. You want the images to stand alone and speak for themselves, but there is nothing wrong with including additional information that may enhance the portfolio. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#/Image:Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-16-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/d9/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-16-Version-2.jpg/aid1124386-v4-728px-Create-a-Photography-Portfolio-Step-16-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />7 <br /> Consider an online portfolio. Digital portfolios are becoming more common, especially in technology and media fields. There are two options – creating your own website or using a portfolio hosting site like Smugmug or Zenfolio. Unless you are prepared to buy web space and create a website from scratch, the hosting site is a better option. These sites let you upload your photos into galleries and then you can customize the order and the appearance.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Photography-Portfolio#_note-12">[12]</a><br />Digital portfolios can be updated frequently, whereas a print portfolio is usually a finished work. Online you can add and take away images and continually customize your portfolio.<br />You should still try to keep your chosen images concise, but with digital portfolios it's acceptable to display a few more images than a print one would. 20-30 is a good number. <br /></div>Kelly Nehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348379156323205804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937769315045239782.post-90296815858334366602017-09-28T19:52:00.001-07:002017-09-28T19:52:50.423-07:00How to Become a Professional Photographer<div style="text-align: justify;">Professional photography is an excellent career choice for anyone who wants to get paid for using their creative talents. It's one of the few fields where age and college degrees aren't as important as a good eye, a quality product, and self-discipline. Photography is a competitive field, so be prepared to start small. Then perfect your craft and build a portfolio of your best work.<br /><br /><br />Part 1 .Focusing on Your Photography <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-1-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/f0/Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-1-Version-3.jpg/aid46230-v4-728px-Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-1-Version-3.jpg" /> </a><br />1 <br /> Develop your photography skills. There is no “right way” or "wrong way" to become a better photographer. Some people take a class or get a college art degree with a photography focus. Others believe that college is a waste of time for becoming a photographer. You may find that you can teach yourself about photography from books and experimentation, or you may want to learn from other professionals. Whatever you decide to choose, if you work for it you can achieve it. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-2-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/39/Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-2-Version-3.jpg/aid46230-v4-728px-Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-2-Version-3.jpg" /> </a><br />2 <br /> Obtain the appropriate equipment. The type of equipment you need will depend on the type of photography you are doing,<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-1">[1]</a> but you will likely need one or two camera bodies and a variety of lenses for different situations. You will also need a quality photo editing software.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-2">[2]</a><br />You may need additional equipment for lighting or if you want to create an in-home studio. Again, this depends upon your photographic specialization. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-3-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/ab/Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-3-Version-3.jpg/aid46230-v4-728px-Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-3-Version-3.jpg" /> </a><br />3 <br /> Purchase equipment frugally. Having quality equipment is important for taking high-quality photos, but you need not invest all of your savings in brand new, high-end equipment before you really start your career. You can buy used equipment in good working condition, purchase older models at a discount after a new model comes out, rent equipment, or even borrow equipment until you are sure that your business will be successful.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-3">[3]</a><br />When you do need to purchase gear, keep track of it for taxes since it is a tax write-off.<br />Lenses are often a more important investment than camera bodies as they can be reused if you ever buy a new camera and usually provide a larger jump in image quality. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-4-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/7f/Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-4-Version-2.jpg/aid46230-v4-728px-Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-4-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />4 <br /> Know your camera. Before you book your first paid photo session, you should know every setting, error message, and quirk of your camera. You should be able to change lenses with your eyes closed. Fumbling with equipment will make you seem unprofessional and could affect the quality of your final product. <br />Read your camera’s manual front to back. The manual will give you a lot of detail about the features and function of your camera in a way that generic photography sources do not.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-4">[4]</a><br />To become really proficient, practice extensively at home. Experiment with light and shadow, try different settings on your camera, and learn the ins and outs of taking pictures with your available equipment.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-5">[5]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-5-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/6/6b/Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-5-Version-3.jpg/aid46230-v4-728px-Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-5-Version-3.jpg" /> </a><br />5 <br /> Research camera technology and photography tips. Pick up books, magazines, and online articles for the most up-to-date information on camera settings, tips, and tricks. These will help to teach you new ways to use your camera and lenses to create great photos. <br />Make sure you are knowledgeable in how to use your other camera gear, such as a remote flash or different lenses. Having a background in these will significantly improve your photos.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-6">[6]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-6-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/5c/Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-6-Version-3.jpg/aid46230-v4-728px-Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-6-Version-3.jpg" /> </a><br />6 <br /> Learn to use editing software. Even the best photos may need some minor editing. Using a quality editing software can take your photos from “good” to “great.”<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-7">[7]</a> However, be wary of over-doing special effects; your clients may not like photographs that are overly stylized or edited. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-7-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/04/Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-7-Version-3.jpg/aid46230-v4-728px-Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-7-Version-3.jpg" /> </a><br />7 <br /> Build a complete portfolio. In order to get hired by someone who isn't a close family member or friend, you will need to have a portfolio to show. Use photographs from multiple shoots with different subjects to highlight the range of your talents. Make sure that your portfolio is comprised of more than just five or ten photos. People will want to see the great work you've done.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-8">[8]</a><br />If you need to round-out your portfolio with modeling or posed shots, hire amateur models from local agencies. Offer free prints in exchange for free modeling. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-8-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/c5/Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-8-Version-3.jpg/aid46230-v4-728px-Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-8-Version-3.jpg" /> </a><br />8 <br /> Find your niche. Try multiple areas of photography before settling on one as your favorite. For example, you may focus on portrait, wedding, sport, or landscape photography. Find your area of expertise and use it to your advantage in your business.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-9">[9]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-9-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e8/Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-9-Version-3.jpg/aid46230-v4-728px-Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-9-Version-3.jpg" /> </a><br />9 <br /> Give clients what they want. You may like to take creative portraits of people, but your clients might just want to look pretty.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-10">[10]</a> Remember that, especially when you are starting out, you need to make money. The best way to do that is to have your clients buy prints (or digital images with rights to print). They are more likely to buy prints if they like what they see! <br /><br /><br />Part 2 <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Become-a-Professional-Photographer&amp;action=edit&amp;section=1">Edit</a>Creating a Business <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-10-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/d0/Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-10-Version-3.jpg/aid46230-v4-728px-Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-10-Version-3.jpg" /> </a><br />1 <br /> Intern with a professional photographer. If you are an amateur photographer or you’re just starting out, you should intern or apprentice with a professional photographer to get a sense for how a photography business should be run.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-11">[11]</a> It’s likely that you won’t agree with the way your mentor does everything in her business, but it will give you a good idea of the “big picture” of running a photography business. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-11-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/95/Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-11-Version-2.jpg/aid46230-v4-728px-Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-11-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />2 <br /> Develop your “people skills.” Much of running a photography business is working with people. You should work on your ability to talk to people about their visions and goals for a photo shoot, to calm down clients who are angry or disappointed, and to build repeat business.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-12">[12]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-12-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/2a/Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-12-Version-2.jpg/aid46230-v4-728px-Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-12-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />3 <br /> Set goals. Create several long-term goals. Then, short-term goals that will bring you closer to achieving the long-term goals. The short-term goals should be measurable and have a time frame or deadline. For example, a short-term goal would be to book 5 new clients in the next three months. This could help you achieve a larger goal of having an established clientele within a year. <br />Be sure to write down all of your goals. Studies have shown that you're more likely to complete goals that you've written down.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-13">[13]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-13.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4f/Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-13.jpg/aid46230-v4-728px-Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-13.jpg" /> </a><br />4 <br /> Set up a work schedule. This will largely depend on your client's needs so you'll need to be organized and prepared. When setting up a schedule, consider how long the shoot will need to last and how much time you'll need to edit photos before delivering a product to your client. Realize that some types of photography will demand specific schedules. For example, you'll probably work lots of weekends and evenings if you shoot weddings.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-14">[14]</a><br />Remember that one photo shoot includes drive time, photography time, editing time, meeting time, et cetera. Therefore, it is more than just a “1 hour shoot.” <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-14-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/45/Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-14-Version-2.jpg/aid46230-v4-728px-Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-14-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />5 <br /> Advertise your business. Create a website, make business cards, network with locals, and talk about your photography business with everyone you meet. Being active on social media will also help you make a name for yourself. Instagram is a great way to post pictures that a lot of people will see. <br />Create a watermark to protect your photos so that you can advertise them online. Allow your clients to use your watermarked photos for their own social media sites, essentially doing your advertising for you. Make sure your search engine optimization (SEO) is high for your website so that your business rises to search engine queries. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-15-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/59/Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-15-Version-2.jpg/aid46230-v4-728px-Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-15-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />6 <br /> Say “yes” to new work opportunities. If an opportunity is slightly out of your niche, don’t turn it down outright because it isn’t your ideal work situation. You may find out that you like something that you thought was outside of your comfort zone. However, you shouldn’t feel forced into doing something simply because it represents a business opportunity.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-15">[15]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-16.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/03/Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-16.jpg/aid46230-v4-728px-Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-16.jpg" /> </a><br />7 <br /> Network with everyone. You should take every opportunity to network.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-16">[16]</a> If you are working towards a specific specialization, such as wedding photography, network with everyone in your town who has an association with weddings. Talk to and give your card to wedding planners, cake bakers, caterers, other photographers (they may have a conflict and be asked for a referral), wedding dress shop employees, etc. <br />Be prepared to network (professionally) at an event as well. For example, if you do a photo shoot for a wedding, take photos of the food and give them to the caterers. They may use the photos as advertisements themselves, and could recommend you as the photographer who took them.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-17">[17]</a><br />Riding on the bus, standing in line at the store, or sharing a table at a coffee shop are all great times for you to advertise your business.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-18">[18]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-17.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/5b/Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-17.jpg/aid46230-v4-728px-Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-17.jpg" /> </a><br />8 <br /> Ask for referrals and repeat business. If someone is happy with the photographs you took for her, ask her to refer you to her friends. Additionally, try to build repeat business; if you took 6-month portraits for a baby, contact the family 4 or 5 months later and ask whether they would like to book a 1-year portrait session. Your business can snowball through word-of-mouth.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-19">[19]</a><br /><br />Part 3 <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Become-a-Professional-Photographer&amp;action=edit&amp;section=1">Edit</a>Managing Your Business <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-18.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/c8/Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-18.jpg/aid46230-v4-728px-Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-18.jpg" /> </a><br />1 <br /> Keep your day job at first. You will probably not be able to transition from an amateur photographer to a professional photographer in a manner of weeks.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-20">[20]</a> It will take time to establish and build business before you begin making enough money to support yourself. As such, you may want to keep another income source until you become established as a professional. <br />This might make your life difficult for a while, but you may find that much of your photography work happens during non-work hours anyway. For example, many people schedule family photography sessions on weekends, when their children are out of school. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-19.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/83/Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-19.jpg/aid46230-v4-728px-Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-19.jpg" /> </a><br />2 <br /> Organize your documents and files. Before you can begin working as a professional photographer, you need to get your business license and start making yourself a business. Research your state’s or county’s requirements for a business license and the documents you need to have in order to legally call yourself a professional.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-21">[21]</a><br />Speak with a small business attorney for a better idea of the specific things you need. For example, if you plan on doing photography solely, make sure you have insurance covering your business. This may include equipment and health insurance for you and your employees.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-22">[22]</a><br />You should be meticulous about your record-keeping. Keep contracts, receipts, client emails, and invoices. Organize everything in a way that makes sense to you (by month, by client name, or by location) and consider keeping both electronic and paper copies of the most important paperwork. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-20.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/b0/Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-20.jpg/aid46230-v4-728px-Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-20.jpg" /> </a><br />3 <br /> Manage your money. Set up a business bank account, create a ledger, and balance your budget. Every week, you should update your ledger with all monetary exchanges you made throughout the last seven days.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-23">[23]</a><br />Make sure that you have enough money saved away to pay for at least one entire year’s worth of expenses. This way, should your business fall through or you have a business emergency, you'll have enough money to live on until you get another job.<br />Be sure to keep receipts for all business-related expenses. Your accountant can use receipts to calculate tax deductions for your business expenses.<br />Remember that (depending upon how your business is legally set up) your income will be subject to self-employment taxes; consider setting aside money from every photo shoot to pay taxes the following year.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-24">[24]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-21.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/25/Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-21.jpg/aid46230-v4-728px-Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-21.jpg" /> </a><br />4 <br /> Create a contract. Before you agree to go into any photo shoot with someone, make sure that you have a business contract that they must sign. This should include everything that their money is paying for and the things you are and are not liable for. For example, make it clear if you hold liability for photos that are accidentally and irrevocably deleted, or if after signing the contract it is no longer a problem of yours.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-25">[25]</a><br />Have an attorney write a contract for you if you want to take the safest path. Joining a photography group also often gives you the opportunity to use a pre-written contract available for group members.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-26">[26]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#/Image:Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-22.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/c7/Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-22.jpg/aid46230-v4-728px-Become-a-Professional-Photographer-Step-22.jpg" /> </a><br />5 <br /> Set your rates. Consider the amount of time required for each shoot, the cost of your gear, the cost of the prints or CD of images as the end product, and your experience. Avoid pricing your photography sessions too high or too low. A price that is too high will scare away most clients, while setting a price very low makes you seem desperate or unattractive as a photographer.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Professional-Photographer#_note-27">[27]</a><br />Look up other local photographers and see what they charge for their own businesses. Then, base your own pricing based off your skills and abilities in comparison to theirs. <br /></div>Kelly Nehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348379156323205804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937769315045239782.post-31899426956933354722017-09-28T19:51:00.000-07:002017-09-28T19:51:03.501-07:00How to Title Your Work of Art<div style="text-align: justify;">Giving a title to a work of art can be a very complicated process, as it reveals another layer of meaning for the artwork. Conveying the right sense in the right combination of words can be difficult. There is no tried-and-true method of naming a work of art, but there are strategies and exercises that can help you pinpoint the best name to represent your hard work and creativity. This article will help you to find that perfect name.<br /><br /><b>Part 1 Brainstorming Ideas and Themes </b><br /><b> </b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#/Image:Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-1-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/fb/Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-1-Version-3.jpg/aid53878-v4-728px-Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-1-Version-3.jpg" /> </a><br />1 <br /> Make a list of themes central to the artwork. Brainstorm a list of ideas that reflect what your artwork is about. It can be simple, such as “trees” or “girl,” but it can also be thematic or subconscious, such as “friendship” or “childhood.” Think about what the meaning of the artwork is, and how the title can convey that meaning. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#/Image:Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-2-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e7/Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-2-Version-3.jpg/aid53878-v4-728px-Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-2-Version-3.jpg" /> </a><br />2 <br /> Identify your motivation behind the artwork. What drove you to create this piece of art? Reflect on your feelings about this artwork and what you’d like to share with your audience. How does the artwork make you feel? Identify the story you want to tell. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#/Image:Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-3-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/7a/Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-3-Version-3.jpg/aid53878-v4-728px-Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-3-Version-3.jpg" /> </a><br />3 <br /> Pinpoint the artwork’s focal point. With artwork, there are certain areas of the piece that the artist wants the audience to see first or to pay the most attention to. Think about the focal point of your artwork. What do you want people to focus on when they observe your artwork? Naming your artwork after the focal point can help people understand your artwork better.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#_note-1">[1]</a><br />Johannes Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring” draws attention to the small jewel in the ear of the subject.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#_note-2">[2]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#/Image:Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-4-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/2b/Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-4-Version-3.jpg/aid53878-v4-728px-Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-4-Version-3.jpg" /> </a><br />4 <br /> Consider what audiences need to know. Oftentimes, titles help audiences understand what they’re looking at. Titles can give tools to the audience to know how to interpret the piece. What do you want audiences to know about your artwork?<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#_note-3">[3]</a><br />Do you want your title to direct the viewer towards a particular interpretation? For example, a work of art of a dog sitting on a beach can be interpreted in a number of ways. But if you title the picture, “Abandoned,” the viewer will assume that the dog has been abandoned on the beach. If you title the picture, “Best Friend,” people will react differently to the dog’s presence.<br />Some artists prefer not to tell the meaning of their artwork, deliberately leaving the title ambiguous. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#/Image:Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-5-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/88/Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-5-Version-3.jpg/aid53878-v4-728px-Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-5-Version-3.jpg" /> </a><br />5 <br /> Make the title meaningful for yourself. No matter your reasoning for choosing a particular title, make it meaningful for you. You are, after all, the artist, and the artwork is made primarily for yourself. Some artists like to have titles that convey certain meanings so that they remember certain details about the process of making the artwork, what inspired the artwork, and so on.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#_note-4">[4]</a><br />Frida Kahlo titled one painting, “I Belong to My Owner,” during a tumultuous affair with exiled communist Leo Trotsky. The painting of wild flowers in a vase symbolizes her overwhelming love for Trotsky coupled with her need to remove herself from this affair.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#_note-5">[5]</a><br /><br /><br />Part 2 Finding Inspiration <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#/Image:Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-6-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/29/Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-6-Version-3.jpg/aid53878-v4-728px-Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-6-Version-3.jpg" /> </a><br />1 <br /> Look for inspiration in poems or quotes. Using parts of your favorite poem or quote can be an interesting and suitable title for your artwork. Similarly, you could choose a passage from a book. These should not, however, be too lengthy. Choose something that is a short phrase. Also, choose something that adds to the artwork’s meaning, not something completely random that doesn’t mean anything.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#_note-6">[6]</a><br />There shouldn’t be copyright issues with this approach unless you are using a lengthy quote. If you have just a few words from a poem or book and you are appropriating it in a new way, this would likely be protected by fair use guidelines.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#_note-7">[7]</a><br />Pam Farrell titled her painting, “Seasick Sailor,” which were words that she heard in song by both Beck and Bob Dylan.<br />David White used titles of books and movies such as “The Man Who Knew Too Much” and “The Man Who Would Be King” and repurposed them into titles for a series of paintings. One of his paintings is, “The Man Who Was Tired of Perpetual War,” naming the action after the character in his painting.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#_note-8">[8]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#/Image:Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-7-Version-3.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/8c/Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-7-Version-3.jpg/aid53878-v4-728px-Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-7-Version-3.jpg" /> </a><br />2 <br /> Ask for suggestions. Talk with family, friends, or other artists to get suggestions on a good title. They may have some interesting or inspirational ideas that you hadn’t thought of. <br />Alternately, throw a “titling party” with other artists or friends. Throw a party and display the artwork. Ask everyone to give suggestions for a title. Some titling parties demand that all guests stay until suggestions are made and a title is chosen.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#_note-9">[9]</a><br />Painter Jackson Pollock would often only number his paintings, such as “Number 27, 1950,” but the art critic Clement Greenberg would give the paintings poetic names, such as “Lavender Mist” or “Alchemy,” in order to differentiate among them.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#_note-10">[10]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#/Image:Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-8-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4e/Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-8-Version-2.jpg/aid53878-v4-728px-Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-8-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />3 <br /> Pay homage to an artistic influence. If your artwork or artistic style is particularly influenced by a certain piece of art or artist, you could consider naming your work after that. Paying homage to your influences can be a good source for artwork titles. <br />Andy Warhol created a series of pop culture-infused paintings called, “The Last Supper,” as reinterpretations of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper.”<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#_note-11">[11]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#/Image:Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-9-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/0d/Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-9-Version-2.jpg/aid53878-v4-728px-Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-9-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />4 <br /> Look at titles of other works of art. Observe how other artists name their works of art. Read the story behind why a particular artwork was given its name. Read titles for different types of artwork, from classical paintings and modern drawings to sculptures and video art. <br /><br /><br />Part 3 Choosing the Wording of a Title <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#/Image:Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-10-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/07/Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-10-Version-2.jpg/aid53878-v4-728px-Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-10-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />1 <br /> Look for synonyms of words. Your title might revolve around a particular theme or topic, but you might not like the word choices. Look up key words in a thesaurus to come up with alternate words that mean the same thing.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#_note-12">[12]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#/Image:Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-11-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/f2/Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-11-Version-2.jpg/aid53878-v4-728px-Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-11-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />2 <br /> Add descriptive words. You might have a few key words that describe the theme you want to convey. Adding descriptive words can give more dimension to your title. Think of adjectives or adverbs that might work to enhance your title. <br />Georgia O'Keeffe titled one painting, "Calla Lily Turned Away," giving more description to the floral subject of her work.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#_note-13">[13]</a><br />Mary Cassatt named one painting, "Mrs. Duffee Seated on a Striped Sofa, Reading," expanding on the most obvious subject to include more details of the painting. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#/Image:Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-12-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4c/Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-12-Version-2.jpg/aid53878-v4-728px-Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-12-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />3 <br /> Try different combinations. Switch around the words that you’ve chosen to see how they flow together. Putting the words in a different order can shift the meaning slightly, or it can make it easier to say. <br />Say the words out loud to hear how they sound together. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#/Image:Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-13-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/48/Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-13-Version-2.jpg/aid53878-v4-728px-Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-13-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />4 <br /> Choose a purely descriptive title. Instead of delving into a complex naming process, consider giving your artwork a very simple title that describes exactly what is in the artwork. This could be something like “Wooden Table with Fruit Bowl,” “Red Ball,” or “Girl Swinging.” <br />Emily Carr titled many of her paintings simply, such as “Breton Church” and “Big Raven.”<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#_note-14">[14]</a><br />Claude Monet’s "Still Life: Apples and Grapes” is a still life painting of a table with fruit.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#_note-15">[15]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#/Image:Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-14-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/59/Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-14-Version-2.jpg/aid53878-v4-728px-Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-14-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />5 <br /> Translate a title into another language. Key words that reflect the topic or theme of your artwork might resonate better in another language. Choose a few words and try them in another language. <br />Make sure you spell the words right in the other language. Double check any accents or other required markings for your words. Missing these markings can potentially mean altering the entire meaning of a given word.<br />Try to find someone who speaks that language. Run your title by them to make sure it doesn’t carry unwanted connotations. <br /><br />Part 4 Finalizing Your Title <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#/Image:Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-15-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/50/Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-15-Version-2.jpg/aid53878-v4-728px-Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-15-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />1 <br /> See if there are other works of art with the same name. The goal with titling your artwork is to make sure it stands apart from other works of art. If it has the same name as another piece of artwork – especially something well-known – that can unintentionally link your art to someone else’s, risking confusion, misinterpretation or just basic lack of originality. <br />Search online for your title and see what you find. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#/Image:Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-16-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/6/64/Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-16-Version-2.jpg/aid53878-v4-728px-Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-16-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />2 <br /> Ask others for their impression of your title. Your title might mean one thing to you but something entirely different to another person. Getting first reactions and feedback on your title can be a good way to understand how it will be received. <br />Consider if your title is ambiguous or if it can be interpreted in different ways. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#/Image:Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-17-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/d6/Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-17-Version-2.jpg/aid53878-v4-728px-Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-17-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />3 <br /> Check your spelling. Unless it’s deliberate, don’t send your artwork out into the world with any misspelled word in the title. Your error can make you look less professional or serious as an artist. Similarly, double check grammar, especially if your title is longer than a phrase.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#_note-16">[16]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#/Image:Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-18-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/3c/Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-18-Version-2.jpg/aid53878-v4-728px-Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-18-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />4 <br /> Make the title work for you. While you might title a piece of art to give it additional meaning, you may also title a piece of art so that you can promote yourself as an artist. Forgo the “Untitled” title, and instead strive to have a distinguishable work of art.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#_note-17">[17]</a> This can potentially even add value to your artwork.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#_note-18">[18]</a><br />For paintings in a series, you might name them sequentially (such as “Blue Fence #1,” “Blue Fence #2,” and so on). They may be hard to keep track of, however. Go for different titles and help yourself keep track of individual works.<br />Reviewers, critics and collectors can reference your work more accurately with a specific title. If you call all your pieces “Untitled,” it will quickly get confusing as to which piece is being referred to.<br />Having a unique title will make it easier for people searching online for your work to find you.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#_note-19">[19]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#/Image:Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-19-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/6/6d/Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-19-Version-2.jpg/aid53878-v4-728px-Title-Your-Work-of-Art-Step-19-Version-2.jpg" /> </a><br />5 <br /> Make sure the title accompanies your artwork. If you plan to circulate your artwork at all, make sure the title of the piece goes with the artwork. Write it on the back of the actual piece of art.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#_note-20">[20]</a><br />If you post your artwork online, make sure your title appears with the artwork.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Title-Your-Work-of-Art#_note-21">[21]</a> This can improve your online profile by making your artwork easier to find. <br /></div>Kelly Nehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348379156323205804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937769315045239782.post-73426118126562748432017-09-28T19:45:00.000-07:002017-09-28T19:45:13.989-07:00How to Identify PrintsBefore digital and photographic technology, images were transferred to paper from stone, metal, and wood. Part of a good education in art history involves studying and identifying these different printing processes. While printmaking is a field you can study for life, you can learn the basics of identifying relief, intaglio, and planographic lithography to start building your identification skills.<br /> <br /><b>Method 1 Identifying Relief Prints <br /> </b><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Prints#/Image:Identify-Prints-Step-1-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/3d/Identify-Prints-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/aid1391582-v4-728px-Identify-Prints-Step-1-Version-2.jpg" /> </a> <br />1 <br /> Understand the process of relief printing. Relief printing is the oldest and most traditional printing technology, and involves reproducing images at its most basic. In relief printing, a wood or metal relief block is carved by cutting away the areas of the picture that will not be printed, then ink is applied to the raised areas either by dabbing the areas to be printed, or rolling the ink on. The final stage of the process involves transferring the ink to the page by laying a sheet of paper and applying pressure. Examples of relief prints include: <br />Wood block printing<br />Linocut<br />Type-set <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Prints#/Image:Identify-Prints-Step-2-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/35/Identify-Prints-Step-2-Version-2.jpg/aid1391582-v4-728px-Identify-Prints-Step-2-Version-2.jpg" /> </a> <br />2 <br /> Examine the rim of the print. One of the quickest and most reliable ways of identifying relief prints is to examine the edges of the print for evidence. The process by which ink is transferred from the block via pressure will produce a characteristic rim around the edges of life. This is a feature that is only characterized by relief printing processes, so it's always a sure sign.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Prints#_note-1">[1]</a> <br />For comparison purposes, examine the serial number on any bill of US currency. You should notice the rim of the numbers is slightly darker than the inside. This is a sign of relief printing. Look for this tendency in the piece that you're examining.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Prints#_note-2">[2]</a> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Prints#/Image:Identify-Prints-Step-3-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/1d/Identify-Prints-Step-3-Version-2.jpg/aid1391582-v4-728px-Identify-Prints-Step-3-Version-2.jpg" /> </a> <br />3 <br /> Look for signs of embossing. Another fairly reliable way of identifying relief printing is to look at the back of the piece for signs of embossing, another result of the transfer process in relief printing. Examine the page and feel with your hands for signs of raised perforation and pressure, signifiers of the paper being pressed on the relief block. <br />Compared with intaglio printing, the pressure required to make relief prints is relatively minor, meaning that embossing will sometimes be difficult to see and differentiate from that of intaglio printing, which is more severe.<br />Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI) is often used to highlight and document the physical signifiers of embossing in relief printing.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Prints#_note-3">[3]</a> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Prints#/Image:Identify-Prints-Step-4-Version-2.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/5a/Identify-Prints-Step-4-Version-2.jpg/aid1391582-v4-728px-Identify-Prints-Step-4-Version-2.jpg" /> </a> <br />4 <br /> Look for signs of cutting in the cross-hatching or shaded areas. While it might seem obvious, one of the best ways of distinguishing relief from intaglio printing is in examining the black marks as closely as possible and trying to decide whether it looks like they were raised, or the white marks were raised on the original block. This is part intuition and part experience, but one of the best places to look is in shaded or cross-hatched areas. <br />On relief prints, you should be able to see that shading is made by cutting out little wedges between short lines, then cutting a long line at right-angles, leaving smooth outside lines. <br /> <br /> <br />Method 2 Identifying Intaglio Prints <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Prints#/Image:Identify-Prints-Step-5.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e7/Identify-Prints-Step-5.jpg/aid1391582-v4-728px-Identify-Prints-Step-5.jpg" /> </a> <br />1 <br /> Understand the process of intaglio printing. Intaglio is Italian for "incis­ing," and correspondingly revolves around a process of applying ink into the grooves or etches or engravings, then using a lot of pressure to transfer that ink from the indents onto the page. This usually results in slightly crisper, more substantial lines that you can learn to identify. The process was developed in the 1500s. Engraving and etching are both styles of intaglio printing, with slightly different techniques and signifiers.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Prints#_note-4">[4]</a> <br /> Engraving is typically done on copper plates, using a burin, a v-shaped cutting tool, to remove slivers of metal from the surface of the plate. The shape of engraved lines are typically quite clean, and pointed at each end, where the lines will swell or shrink.<br /> Etching is done using acid to draw freely over wax placed on the copper plating, using a needle. Etched lines will have a blunter end than engraved lines, and you should be able to see signs of the wax in unevenness and crumbling at the edge of the lines. In general, etched lines are less precise. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Prints#/Image:Identify-Prints-Step-6.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/a2/Identify-Prints-Step-6.jpg/aid1391582-v4-728px-Identify-Prints-Step-6.jpg" /> </a> <br />2 <br /> Look for plate marks. Because lots of pressure is used to transfer the ink, the metal printing plate will leave an impression in the paper on intaglio prints. The corners of these marks should be rounded, since sharped edges would rip the paper, and the edges will often retain traces of ink that wasn't completely wiped off the plate during the printing process. Plate marks are always signifiers of intaglio printing, whether engravings or etchings. <br />If you don't see a plate mark, that isn't necessarily the sign that it isn't an intaglio print. It won't show up on every intaglio if the plate was wiped off completely. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Prints#/Image:Identify-Prints-Step-7.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/f4/Identify-Prints-Step-7.jpg/aid1391582-v4-728px-Identify-Prints-Step-7.jpg" /> </a> <br />3 <br /> Look for raised ink. Because of the way the printing process works, the strongest and darkest lines should be raised when compared with the surrounding areas, because it will take more pressure and more ink to make the darker line pop out. This is one of the most reliable signifiers of intaglio printing, etched or engraved. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Prints#/Image:Identify-Prints-Step-8.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/ad/Identify-Prints-Step-8.jpg/aid1391582-v4-728px-Identify-Prints-Step-8.jpg" /> </a> <br />4 <br /> Look for varying intensity of color in single lines. In intaglio printing, the lines will have varying levels of intensity in terms of the ink displacement, compared to relief printing, which should be relatively uniform. This is because the depth of the grooves can be adjusted, resulting in darker or lighter printed lines, accordingly, in the same line. <br />Look along longer lines to see whether or not they become darker in the interior. If so, it's almost surely a sign of intaglio printing. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Prints#/Image:Identify-Prints-Step-9.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/d2/Identify-Prints-Step-9.jpg/aid1391582-v4-728px-Identify-Prints-Step-9.jpg" /> </a> <br />5 <br /> Look at the shape of the line. Engraved lines will flow smoothly, swelling some before tapering to a point, while etched lines lines will have shakier, round edges. Often, intaglio prints will involve bits of both types of printing, as is found on US currency, in the printed pictures on the front and back. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Prints#/Image:Identify-Prints-Step-10.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/bf/Identify-Prints-Step-10.jpg/aid1391582-v4-728px-Identify-Prints-Step-10.jpg" /> </a> <br />6 <br /> Study more intaglio techniques. There are lots of subcategories of intaglio printing that will display particulars of the process, so you can narrow your identification skills even more specifically. Other intaglio techniques include: <br />Aquatint<br />Mezzotint<br />Steel Engraving<br />Stipple Engraving <br /> <br />Method 3 Identifying Planographic Lithographs <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Prints#/Image:Identify-Prints-Step-11.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/f3/Identify-Prints-Step-11.jpg/aid1391582-v4-728px-Identify-Prints-Step-11.jpg" /> </a> <br />1 <br /> Understand the different varieties of lithography. Lithography is a big term often used to refer to many different styles of printing, contemporary and classical. But, in pre-photographic terms, planographic lithography is that which is printed from a flat surface. In planographic printing, plates are prepared by laying down an image in a greasy or oily substance, typically called tusche, that will hold ink. The blank areas of the plate will then be washed off with water, removing the ink from those areas. Types of planographic lithography include: <br />Chalk-manner prints, which are made by using wax crayon to draw the image onto limestone.<br />Chromolithography, which are identifiable based on the stippling of multiple colors on the plate.<br />Tinted lithography is made via two plates, one of which uses broad individual background strokes of tinting to give the image background color.<br />Transfer lithography isn't transferred directly from stone to paper, but from transfer paper to the stone itself, meaning that the image needn't be drawn in reverse originally. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Prints#/Image:Identify-Prints-Step-12.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/6/6d/Identify-Prints-Step-12.jpg/aid1391582-v4-728px-Identify-Prints-Step-12.jpg" /> </a> <br />2 <br /> Magnify the image. Unlike some of the other varieties of pre-photographic print identification, planographic lithography needs to be examined using at least 10x magnification to notice the signifiers necessary for proper identification. Since the absence of intaglio and relief printing marks doesn't necessarily mean you're dealing with a lithograph, it's important to look closely at the images and not take absence for proof. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Prints#/Image:Identify-Prints-Step-13.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/d6/Identify-Prints-Step-13.jpg/aid1391582-v4-728px-Identify-Prints-Step-13.jpg" /> </a> <br />3 <br /> Look for the absence of plate marks. If you find plate marks, you're always dealing with a relief or, more likely, an intaglio print. Because the image is taken directly from a flat stone, there will never be plate marks of the sort you'd find on those prints, on a lithograph. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Prints#/Image:Identify-Prints-Step-14.jpg"> <img src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/88/Identify-Prints-Step-14.jpg/aid1391582-v4-728px-Identify-Prints-Step-14.jpg" /> </a> <br />4 <br /> Look for the flatness of the ink. Upon close examination, you should notice that there is no difference in the depth of the ink and the blank paper. Everything should be on the same level, with no imprinting of whiteness or darkness. Noticing this will require serious magnification, but it's a good indication that you're dealing with some variety of planographic printing, since the ink has come from a flat surface that didn't imprint itself in the paper. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Prints#/Image:Identify-Prints-Step-15.jpg"> <img src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/cd/Identify-Prints-Step-15.jpg/aid1391582-v4-728px-Identify-Prints-Step-15.jpg" /> </a> <br />5 <br /> Look for the illusion of shade, created by multiple layers. Since the planographic surface holds and repels ink on the same level, tonal variation is created by varying the amount of surface area covered and not covered by varying the quantity of ink deposited on the paper, either by using multiple layers and multiple prints, or by applying areas of heavier wax on the stone. <br />Usually, shaded areas will be spotty, shooting almost stipple-like dots that have the same tonal value. One mark will not be lighter or darker than the other surrounding marks, nor should they be evenly spaced. This creates the "illusion of shade."<br />A print with multiple colors will overlap those colors in certain areas. In general, you won't find green, but overlapping areas of blue and yellow, a more efficient process of printing. Shade in color prints is typically made via variation of tone.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Prints#_note-5">[5]</a> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Prints#/Image:Identify-Prints-Step-16.jpg"> <img src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/6/60/Identify-Prints-Step-16.jpg/aid1391582-v4-728px-Identify-Prints-Step-16.jpg" /> </a> <br />6 <br /> Look for blurriness. Typically, fine details will be somewhat blurrier in transfer lithographs than in other types of printmaking. Often, the paper won't quite stick, or will otherwise shift around when pressure is applied to the paper, and the details tend to suffer when this happens. This is typically a sign of planographic lithography processes.<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Prints#_note-6">[6]</a> <br /><br /> Kelly Nehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348379156323205804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937769315045239782.post-89913680990856259542017-08-04T01:30:00.000-07:002017-08-04T01:30:01.258-07:00How to Make a Travel JournalTravel is a time for growth, new experiences, and seeing more of the world. If you're taking a trip, you'll want to remember everything that you did for years to come. Keeping a travel journal will not only help preserve your memories of the experience, but help enrich your trip in the moment as well.<br /><br /><h3>Part <span>1</span> <span class="mw-headline" id="Gathering_Your_Supplies">&nbsp;</span></h3><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Gathering_Your_Supplies">Gathering Your Supplies</span></h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Gathering_Your_Supplies"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-01.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=52398" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#/Image:Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-01.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Make a Travel Journal Step 01" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/be/Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-01.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-01.jpg" height="546" id="img_bca7b143d5" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/be/Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-01.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-01.jpg" width="728" /></a></span><br /><div class="section steps sticky steps_first" style="padding-top: 60px;"><div class="section_text" id="steps_1"><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="step"><b class="whb">Buy a lightweight but durable hardcover journal.</b> The binding should be strong, and it’s usually easier to write and sketch if it can lay open flat on a table. Choose a book that’s large enough to hold regular 5x7 inch postcards too.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-1"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#_note-1">[1]</a></sup><ul><li>Opt for a journal that’s small enough that it’s easy to carry in your bag wherever you go.</li><li>A journal with acid-free paper is usually a good investment because it will ensure that your writing and sketches will hold up for years.</li><li><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-02.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=52398" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#/Image:Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-02.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Make a Travel Journal Step 02" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4c/Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-02.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-02.jpg" height="546" id="img_8ca77c795b" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4c/Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-02.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-02.jpg" width="728" /></a> </li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Purchase colored pens, pencils, watercolors, and highlighters.</b> You’ll want to have pens that you’re comfortable actually writing with, but you should also have tools for sketching sights that you see and embellishing other materials that you’re adding to the journal.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-2"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#_note-2">[2]</a></sup><ul><li>Gel pens are a good option because they can write over most materials with ease and come in a wide variety of colors.</li><li>Using watercolors directly in your journal can get messy, so you may prefer painting on postcards or other scraps of paper and then adding them to the notebook.</li><li>&nbsp;<a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-03.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=52398" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#/Image:Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-03.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Make a Travel Journal Step 03" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/d8/Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-03.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-03.jpg" height="546" id="img_2acf2d568d" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/d8/Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-03.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-03.jpg" width="728" /></a> </li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Buy some glue sticks and/or tape.</b> When it comes time to adhering photos, postcards, and other materials in your journal, you’ll need some type of adhesive to attach them. Glue sticks work well because they’re not messy and are easy to throw in your travel bag. However, you can also use decorative tape to fix your travel mementos to the journal pages.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-3"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#_note-3">[3]</a></sup><ul><li>Washi tape works well for travel journals because it comes in a variety of colors and patterns. You can find it at your local craft store.</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-04.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=52398" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#/Image:Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-04.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Make a Travel Journal Step 04" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/f9/Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-04.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-04.jpg" height="546" id="img_0e940d4f38" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/f9/Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-04.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-04.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Pack scissors and a ruler.</b> You may want to trim some of the materials that you place in your journal, so it’s a good idea to have scissors with you. A ruler can help you cut a straight edge or write in a straight line if your journal is unlined. <ul><li>Consider bringing two pairs of scissors with you: one regular and one craft. Craft scissors have a decorative edge, such as scalloped or zig zag, that can help give your journal a more distinctive look.</li><li>If you’re flying, don’t put scissors in your carry-on bag. You’ll have to surrender them to security.</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-05.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=52398" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#/Image:Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-05.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Make a Travel Journal Step 05" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/0c/Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-05.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-05.jpg" height="546" id="img_5e69b061ae" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/0c/Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-05.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-05.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">5</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_5"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Find an expandable clear folder.</b> You’ll be collecting various materials to add to your journal throughout your trip, and you may not want to take the time to attach them all right away. To stay organized and prevent any of the items from being lost, it helps to have a clear, expandable envelope-style folder to gather all of your mementos in.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-4"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#_note-4">[4]</a></sup><ul><li>A folder is especially important if you don’t want to compile your journal while you’re actually traveling. You can just write in the journal as you go, and add the mementos after you’ve returned home because the folder will keep them all organized.</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:52398-06.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=52398" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#/Image:52398-06.jpg"><img alt="Image titled 52398 06" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/71/52398-06.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-52398-06.jpg" height="546" id="img_fc44f609f8" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/71/52398-06.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-52398-06.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">6</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_6"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Print out a map for your destination.</b> You can find a variety of cool vintage maps online, so choose a favorite to paste on the cover of your journal. You may need to shrink the map to get it to fit, especially if you’re taking a trip to multiple countries.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-5"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#_note-5">[5]</a></sup><ul><li>If you’re visiting multiple cities or locations on your trip, you may want to print out a black and white map and then use a marker, highlighter, or pen to indicate where you are going.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-6"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#_note-6">[6]</a></sup></li></ul></div></li></ol></div></div><a class="anchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="Compiling_the_Journal_sub"></a><h3 class=""><div class="altblock">Part <span>2</span></div><span class="mw-headline" id="Compiling_the_Journal">Compiling the Journal</span></h3><h3 class=""><span class="mw-headline" id="Compiling_the_Journal"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-07.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=52398" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#/Image:Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-07.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Make a Travel Journal Step 07" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/a4/Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-07.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-07.jpg" height="546" id="img_ef4188f357" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/a4/Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-07.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-07.jpg" width="728" /></a> </span></h3><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Write entries as you go.</b> For your journal to really capture the mood and tone of your trip, it’s best to jot down notes while you’re traveling because it can be difficult to remember key details after the trip is over. That doesn’t mean you have to write diary-style entries that cover everything you did on a given day, though. Aim to take your journal out a couple of times a day and write down the activities, sights, and experiences that immediately come to mind.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-7"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#_note-7">[7]</a></sup><ul><li>Remember to date each entry, so you can remember the timeline of your trip. You may want to include the time that you wrote each as well.</li><li>It helps to set aside a specific time to write in journal. For example, you might do your entries at breakfast or just before bed. If you’re taking a plane, train, bus, or car to another location, the ride is a great time to work on journal entries.</li><li>If you’re in a hurry, jot down notes about your day on a scrap of paper that you can copy into the journal when you have more time. You may forget some details if you don’t write things down as you go, so a rough draft can come in handy.</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-08.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=52398" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#/Image:Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-08.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Make a Travel Journal Step 08" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/7b/Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-08.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-08.jpg" height="546" id="img_fbdc6727e7" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/7b/Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-08.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-08.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Decide who you're writing for.</b> In most cases, a travel journal serves as a personal memento of an interesting and exciting experience in your life. However, you may plan to show yours to your family and friends, so they can share in the experience or get ideas if they decide to take a similar trip in the future. Knowing who the intended audience for your journal is can help you come up with the right style and tone.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-8"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#_note-8">[8]</a></sup><ul><li>If you plan to share your journal with others, consider the details that you plan to include -- or leave out. You may not think it's necessary to write down the address of a restaurant that you enjoyed to preserve the memory, but a friend may find the information helpful. On the other hand, there may be personal details of your trip that you don't want to share with family and friends, so it's best to leave omit them.</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-09.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=52398" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#/Image:Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-09.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Make a Travel Journal Step 09" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/40/Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-09.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-09.jpg" height="546" id="img_976fdc27ca" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/40/Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-09.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-09.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Find a theme.</b> It's often easier to write journal entries if you have a central idea or mood that you're focusing on. Think about all of the things that you saw and did on a given day, and see if there's a recurring theme that can help shape your entry.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-9"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#_note-9">[9]</a></sup><ul><li>If you’re having trouble identifying a theme for an entry, start by asking yourself a few basic questions, such as “What made me smile today?”; “What surprised me today?”; or "What did I learn today?" Write down the answers, and you may see a theme start to emerge.</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-10.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=52398" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#/Image:Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-10.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Make a Travel Journal Step 10" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/fe/Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-10.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-10.jpg" height="546" id="img_b3f345a79e" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/fe/Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-10.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-10.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Engage all of your senses.</b> Don’t just focus on the things that you see in your journal. A compelling entry will also capture what you heard, smelled, tasted, and felt during your travels.No details are too small because they'll all help you recall the trip years down the road, so describe the scent of the flowers on the table in the cafe where you have lunch or the feel of the breeze when you're relaxing on the beach.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-10"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#_note-10">[10]</a></sup></div><div class="step"><sup class="reference" id="_ref-10">&nbsp;</sup></div><div class="step"><sup class="reference" id="_ref-10"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-11.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=52398" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#/Image:Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-11.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Make a Travel Journal Step 11" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/6/6b/Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-11.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-11.jpg" height="546" id="img_c717048a12" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/6/6b/Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-11.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-11.jpg" width="728" /></a> </sup></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">5</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_5"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Describe the people.</b> You're probably going to meet plenty of interesting people on your trip, so be sure to include them in your journal entries. It doesn't matter if it's a fellow traveler from your tour group that you wind up spending an entire afternoon with or a cab driver who takes you for a quick ride -- think about how they looked, spoke, and, most importantly, how they made you feel, and include it in your entry.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-11"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#_note-11">[11]</a></sup></div><div class="step"><sup class="reference" id="_ref-11">&nbsp;</sup></div><div class="step"><sup class="reference" id="_ref-11"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-12.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=52398" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#/Image:Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-12.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Make a Travel Journal Step 12" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/0d/Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-12.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-12.jpg" height="546" id="img_c0584f65fe" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/0d/Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-12.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-12.jpg" width="728" /></a> </sup></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">6</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_6"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Collect mementos.</b> From the moment that your trip starts, begin gathering together materials that will help chronicle your journey. Airplane boarding passes, postcards, tickets to local attractions, business cards from restaurants and hotels, paper menus and logo napkins from restaurants, clippings from local newspapers, labels from regional food and beverage products, and receipts from your purchases can all help the memories come to life in your journal.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-12"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#_note-12">[12]</a></sup><ul><li>You don’t necessarily have to glue or tape the mementos in your journal as you’re traveling. Just set them aside in your folder, so you can add them when you return home. However, make sure to leave space among your written entries to add the materials that match up with them.</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-13.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=52398" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#/Image:Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-13.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Make a Travel Journal Step 13" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/d8/Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-13.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-13.jpg" height="546" id="img_e7e3791f2d" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/d8/Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-13.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-Make-a-Travel-Journal-Step-13.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">7</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_7"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Take photos.</b> No trip is complete without photos that help you remember what you saw and did, and your journal will benefit from visual reminders of your trip. Digital cameras make it easier to ensure that you wind up with high quality photos because you can just delete the ones that you don’t like. Go for a combination of landmark shots and informal portraits to give your journal variety.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-13"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#_note-13">[13]</a></sup><ul><li>You likely won’t stop to have photos developed while you’re on the road, so make sure to leave room in the journal to add photos after you’ve returned home.</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:52398-14.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=52398" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#/Image:52398-14.jpg"><img alt="Image titled 52398 14" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/b4/52398-14.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-52398-14.jpg" height="546" id="img_eb9967f897" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/b4/52398-14.jpg/aid52398-v4-728px-52398-14.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage final_li"><div class="step_num">8</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_8"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Add some sketches.</b> While photos are ideal for capturing the things you’ve seen or done on your trip, drawing some of the sights can actually help you focus on details that you’d otherwise miss. Use colored pencils, pens or watercolors to include some personal artwork amid your entries.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-14"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Travel-Journal#_note-14">[14]</a></sup><ul><li>It doesn’t matter if you’re not a great artist -- sketch a simple map of the neighborhood that you’re staying in or a pretty bunch of flowers that you saw. As long as the drawing helps you remember details of your trip later, it’s worth it.</li></ul></div></li></ol>Kelly Nehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348379156323205804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937769315045239782.post-2088352350535795952017-08-04T01:26:00.001-07:002017-08-04T01:26:57.036-07:00How to Meet New People While Traveling AloneTraveling solo can be a simultaneously intimidating and exhilarating experience. When you travel alone, you’ll have plenty of time to independently take in your surroundings, appreciate your destinations, and reflect on your journey. Although you can take lots of time to be by yourself when you’re traveling alone, you don’t have to be lonely. There are a variety of ways to meet new people and make friends as a solo traveler. Learning how to expand your network of friends while abroad will enrich your travel and create memories that last forever.<br /> <ins id="aswift_0_expand" style="background-color: transparent; border: none; display: inline-table; height: 120px; margin: 0; padding: 0; position: relative; visibility: visible; width: 728px;"></ins><div class="section steps sticky steps_first" style="padding-top: 60px;"><h3 class=""><div class="altblock"><label class="method_label">Method</label> <span>1</span></div><span class="mw-headline" id="Finding_Places_to_Meet_People">Finding Places to Meet People</span></h3><h3 class=""><span class="mw-headline" id="Finding_Places_to_Meet_People"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-1-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1730692" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-1-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Meet New People While Traveling Alone Step 1" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/59/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-1-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_11e9b81a6e" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/59/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-1-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a> </span></h3><div class="section_text" id="steps_1"><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Stay in a hotel.</b> This choice can provide you with the perfect balance of time spent with people and time by yourself. You’ll almost certainly be able to count on some alone time at the end of your days. However, hotel bars and lobbies are great places to mingle.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-1"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#_note-1">[1]</a></sup></div><div class="step"><sup class="reference" id="_ref-1"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1730692" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Meet New People While Traveling Alone Step 2" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/c0/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-2.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_4e00661001" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/c0/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-2.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-2.jpg" width="728" /></a> </sup></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Stay at a hostel.</b> Hostels are generally known worldwide as gathering places for travelers. They’re great low-budget options that usually offer quality breakfasts and clean rooms. You’re guaranteed to be surrounded by new people for most of your stay at a hostel.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-2"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#_note-2">[2]</a></sup><ul><li>Most hostels offer options for one-person or dorm-style rooms. The dorm rooms can provide wonderful opportunities to meet travel buddies.</li><li>Group breakfasts are also good times to mingle. Sit down next to a stranger and ask them how they like the eggs.</li><li><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-3.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1730692" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-3.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Meet New People While Traveling Alone Step 3" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/ae/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-3.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-3.jpg" height="546" id="img_658a821509" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/ae/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-3.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-3.jpg" width="728" /></a> </li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Do a homestay.</b> Home stays allow you to get instantly connected with a local network of people and their knowledge about the city you’re visiting. Your hosts may also treat you to their cooking, giving you access to authentic local fare. There are many social media websites and apps that can connect you with willing local hosts, including Couchsurfing.com and AirBnB. <sup class="reference" id="_ref-3"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#_note-3">[3]</a></sup></div><div class="step"><sup class="reference" id="_ref-3"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-4.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1730692" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-4.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Meet New People While Traveling Alone Step 4" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/3d/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-4.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-4.jpg" height="546" id="img_cf66e7a73a" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/3d/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-4.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-4.jpg" width="728" /></a> </sup></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Use local transit.</b> Mass transportation can be a less expensive travel option in many countries. It can also give you some time to connect with strangers as you both wait to reach your destination. Try commenting on your surroundings and asking questions about the sights outside your window.</div><div class="step"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-5.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1730692" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-5.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Meet New People While Traveling Alone Step 5" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/20/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-5.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-5.jpg" height="546" id="img_0c5c15167c" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/20/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-5.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-5.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">5</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_5"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Take a class.</b> Most cities have classes for all kinds of subjects. These classes can give you the chance to interact both with your fellow students and your teacher. Depending on the subject you choose, your class might be a nice blend of travelers and locals.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-4"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#_note-4">[4]</a></sup><ul><li>Some of these classes may be one-time events, such as a cooking class to make a particular dish. Others may require longer-term commitment, and they may only be options for travelers staying for several weeks or months in one city.</li><li>Try a language class if you want to improve your ability to navigate around the city. This might mean that you’ll meet more fellow travelers or folks living abroad rather than locals.</li><li>Choose a dance class to get more one-on-one interaction with a new person. Dance classes will involve partnering with one or more of your classmates, giving you the perfect opening to get to know a new person.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-5"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#_note-5">[5]</a></sup></li><li><sup class="reference" id="_ref-5"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-6.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1730692" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-6.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Meet New People While Traveling Alone Step 6" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/43/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-6.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-6.jpg" height="546" id="img_a3673eda5e" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/43/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-6.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-6.jpg" width="728" /></a> </sup></li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">6</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_6"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Take a walking or bus tour.</b> Most of these tours take a minimum of 8-10 people along with them. All tour-goers will almost definitely be tourists, so you can use your tour to make a travel buddy. The tours will also give you an overview of the history and geography of the city, allowing you to navigate more confidently.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-6"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#_note-6">[6]</a></sup></div><div class="step"><sup class="reference" id="_ref-6"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-7.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1730692" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-7.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Meet New People While Traveling Alone Step 7" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/ed/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-7.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-7.jpg" height="546" id="img_1e06172d2e" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/ed/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-7.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-7.jpg" width="728" /></a> </sup></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">7</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_7"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Go on a pub crawl.</b> You’re guaranteed to get connected with the younger local crowd when you hang out in a city’s pubs. If you sign up for a pub crawl, you’ll be able to interact with your fellow crawlers and the different patrons at each spot you visit. You can also take note of your favorite pub and return the next night.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-7"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#_note-7">[7]</a></sup></div><div class="step"><sup class="reference" id="_ref-7"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-8.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1730692" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-8.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Meet New People While Traveling Alone Step 8" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/f6/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-8.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-8.jpg" height="546" id="img_65d2f7eccb" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/f6/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-8.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-8.jpg" width="728" /></a> </sup></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">8</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_8"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Volunteer.</b> Look for opportunities to contribute to the community’s needs. Volunteering allows you to help out those in need while also connecting with a group of caring and compassionate people.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-8"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#_note-8">[8]</a></sup><ul><li>Seek out volunteering ideas in your city’s local press, or use one of several well-established websites to browse worldwide volunteering needs. Try Idealist.org, GoOverseas.com, or GrassrootsVolunteering.org.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-9"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#_note-9">[9]</a></sup></li><li>Explore both short-term and long-term volunteering opportunities. For quick trips, you may be able to offer your assistance to a fundraising event for a day or two. If you’re in a city for longer, try giving some of your time to an organization each week.</li></ul></div></li></ol></div></div><a class="anchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="Networking_with_Social_Media_sub"></a><div class="section steps sticky " style="padding-top: 60px;"><h3 class=""><div class="altblock"><label class="method_label">Method</label> <span>2</span></div><span class="mw-headline" id="Networking_with_Social_Media">Networking with Social Media</span></h3><h3 class=""><span class="mw-headline" id="Networking_with_Social_Media"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-9.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1730692" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-9.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Meet New People While Traveling Alone Step 9" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/ca/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-9.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-9.jpg" height="546" id="img_d52650f9ae" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/ca/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-9.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-9.jpg" width="728" /></a> </span></h3><div class="section_text" id="steps_2"><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Search for friends on Facebook.</b> Facebook allows to connect with your own friends and friends of friends. Check to see if you have friends living in a city you’re visiting or if you can reach out to someone through a mutual acquaintance. This person may then be willing to give you a tour and introduce you to folks when you arrive in town.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-10"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#_note-10">[10]</a></sup></div><div class="step"><sup class="reference" id="_ref-10"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-10.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1730692" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-10.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Meet New People While Traveling Alone Step 10" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/18/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-10.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-10.jpg" height="546" id="img_ed5b12b179" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/18/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-10.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-10.jpg" width="728" /></a> </sup></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Check for work connections.</b> Use LinkedIn or your company’s network to see if there’s someone local who works for the same organization as you. While you don’t need to mix business and leisure, the shared connection will provide you with a starting point for your first conversation.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-11"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#_note-11">[11]</a></sup></div><div class="step"><sup class="reference" id="_ref-11"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-11.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1730692" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-11.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Meet New People While Traveling Alone Step 11" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/6/6d/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-11.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-11.jpg" height="546" id="img_33ad5a46e7" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/6/6d/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-11.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-11.jpg" width="728" /></a> </sup></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Go on a date.</b> Dating while traveling solo can add a bit of romance to your trip. There are many location-based dating apps and websites that you can able to use to set up a date. While every date may not be a magical experience, you’ll certainly meet someone new each time and might even make a few lasting friendships.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-12"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#_note-12">[12]</a></sup></div><div class="step"><sup class="reference" id="_ref-12"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-12.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1730692" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-12.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Meet New People While Traveling Alone Step 12" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/23/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-12.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-12.jpg" height="546" id="img_4596a17f63" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/23/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-12.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-12.jpg" width="728" /></a> </sup></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Take advantage of travel apps and websites.</b> Technology has made meeting new people while you travel an entirely different experience than in previous decades. There are several platforms designed especially for solo travelers hoping to make friends. <ul><li>For apps, try Travel Buddies, Skout, or Uber.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-13"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#_note-13">[13]</a></sup></li><li>For websites, use the “meet up” option on Couchsurfing.com, VirtualTourist.com, or Meetup.com.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-14"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#_note-14">[14]</a></sup></li></ul></div></li></ol></div></div><a class="anchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="Talking_to_Strangers_sub"></a><h3 class=""><div class="altblock"><label class="method_label">Method</label> <span>3</span></div><span class="mw-headline" id="Talking_to_Strangers">Talking to Strangers</span></h3><h3 class=""><span class="mw-headline" id="Talking_to_Strangers"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-13.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1730692" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-13.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Meet New People While Traveling Alone Step 13" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/8b/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-13.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-13.jpg" height="546" id="img_ef030c8ebd" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/8b/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-13.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-13.jpg" width="728" /></a> </span></h3><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Be courageous about reaching out to new people.</b> Many people get nervous about saying hello to complete strangers. Remember that most people are perfectly happy to have conversations with travelers. Ask locals questions about the city and find out about their favorite spots or activities.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-15"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#_note-15">[15]</a></sup><ul><li>Put yourself in the shoes of a local. Would you mind if a stranger said hello and asked a few questions? Probably not!</li><li><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-14.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1730692" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-14.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Meet New People While Traveling Alone Step 14" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/45/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-14.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-14.jpg" height="546" id="img_c7fde412ea" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/45/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-14.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-14.jpg" width="728" /></a> </li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Confident" title="Be Confident">Be confident.</a></b> Put a smile on your face and get excited about this opportunity to broaden your horizons. If you look like you’re enthusiastic about meeting new people, strangers will respond to your openness and excitement. <ul><li>Even if you don’t feel confident, try to act the part. Appearing confident is half the battle. Straighten your posture, maintain eye contact, and keep smiling.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-16"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#_note-16">[16]</a></sup></li><li><sup class="reference" id="_ref-16"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-15.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1730692" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-15.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Meet New People While Traveling Alone Step 15" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/50/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-15.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-15.jpg" height="546" id="img_46aa4dfe55" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/50/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-15.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-15.jpg" width="728" /></a> </sup></li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Learn a few phrases in the native language.</b> Come prepared with key words and sentences to help you move around the city and be courteous to the people who live there. This will also help you interact with locals and overcome any language barrier between you. <ul><li>Prioritize memorizing the translations for “please,” “thank you,” “excuse me” or “I’m sorry,” and “where is the nearest bathroom.”</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-16.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1730692" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-16.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Meet New People While Traveling Alone Step 16" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/97/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-16.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-16.jpg" height="546" id="img_0d77cfa167" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/97/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-16.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-16.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Try new things.</b> Be open-minded about your travel experience. Don’t approach your trip with a list of things you won’t do. This closed-down attitude will make it more difficult for you to reach out to new people and embrace the potential new experiences you could have with them.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-17"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#_note-17">[17]</a></sup><ul><li>If you’ve always said, “I’ll never stay at a hostel,” stay at a hostel! Abandoning these preset ideas about your travel will help you develop a more flexible state of mind.</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-17.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1730692" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone#/Image:Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-17.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Meet New People While Traveling Alone Step 17" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/18/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-17.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-17.jpg" height="546" id="img_3f57390573" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/18/Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-17.jpg/aid1730692-v4-728px-Meet-New-People-While-Traveling-Alone-Step-17.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage final_li"><div class="step_num">5</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_5"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Maintain flexibility.</b> As you meet new people, you might decide to join your plans with theirs. This may mean adjusting where you go to dinner or drinks, or adding a new item to your travel itinerary. <ul><li>You can build flexibility into your travel plans by not over-scheduling yourself. Allow for plenty of time in each city you visit, and plan on a few extra activities getting added to your trip once you arrive at your destination.</li></ul></div></li></ol>Kelly Nehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348379156323205804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937769315045239782.post-14403995843125057862017-08-04T01:23:00.002-07:002017-08-04T01:23:23.900-07:00How to Get Turn by Turn Directions on Google MapsThis wikiHow teaches you how to use Google Maps to get turn-by-turn directions on your iPhone, iPad, Android device, or the Web.<br /><div class="section steps sticky steps_first" style="padding-top: 60px;"><h3 class=""><div class="altblock"><label class="method_label">Method</label> <span>1</span></div><span class="mw-headline" id="Using_the_Mobile_App">Using the Mobile App</span></h3><h3 class=""><span class="mw-headline" id="Using_the_Mobile_App"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-1-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=5902912" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps#/Image:Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-1-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Get Turn by Turn Directions on Google Maps Step 1" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/cf/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/aid5902912-v4-728px-Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-1-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_e7e713139b" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/cf/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/aid5902912-v4-728px-Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-1-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a> </span></h3><div class="section_text" id="steps_1"><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Open the Google Maps app.</b> It's an app that looks like part of a map with a location marker and the letter "<b>G</b>."</div><div class="step"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-2-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=5902912" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps#/Image:Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-2-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Get Turn by Turn Directions on Google Maps Step 2" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/db/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-2-Version-2.jpg/aid5902912-v4-728px-Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-2-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_0517508684" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/db/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-2-Version-2.jpg/aid5902912-v4-728px-Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-2-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Add a destination.</b> Do so by typing the name or address of the location in the search field at the top of the screen, or scrolling across the map and tapping a location.</div><div class="step"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-3-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=5902912" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps#/Image:Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-3-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Get Turn by Turn Directions on Google Maps Step 3" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/27/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-3-Version-2.jpg/aid5902912-v4-728px-Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-3-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_861d1b64b5" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/27/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-3-Version-2.jpg/aid5902912-v4-728px-Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-3-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Get directions.</b> To do so, tap the blue circle (iPhone) or <b>DIRECTIONS</b> (Android) in the lower-right corner of the screen. <ul><li>If your trip has multiple stops, tap ⋮ in the upper right corner of the screen, then tap <b>Add stop</b>.</li><li><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-4-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=5902912" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps#/Image:Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-4-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Get Turn by Turn Directions on Google Maps Step 4" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/5b/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-4-Version-2.jpg/aid5902912-v4-728px-Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-4-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_c5e909d908" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/5b/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-4-Version-2.jpg/aid5902912-v4-728px-Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-4-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a> </li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Select your mode of transportation.</b> Do so by tapping one of the white transportation icons at the top of the screen: <ul><li>Driving: Car icon</li><li>Transit: Train icon</li><li>Walking: Hiker icon</li><li>Rides: Hailing passenger icon</li><li>Cycling: Cyclist icon</li><li>You may need to swipe right to see all of the available icons.</li><li><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-5-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=5902912" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps#/Image:Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-5-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Get Turn by Turn Directions on Google Maps Step 5" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/ef/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-5-Version-2.jpg/aid5902912-v4-728px-Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-5-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_f7894bf19d" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/ef/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-5-Version-2.jpg/aid5902912-v4-728px-Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-5-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a> </li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">5</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_5"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Tap <span style="white-space: nowrap;"><span class="nowrap" style="-moz-border-radius: 4px; -webkit-border-radius: 4px; background-color: #f2f2f2; background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(top, #FCFCFC, #E0E0E0); background-image: -o-linear-gradient(top, #FCFCFC, #E0E0E0); background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(top, #FCFCFC, #E0E0E0); background-image: linear-gradient(top, #FCFCFC, #E0E0E0); border-color: #AAA #555 #555 #AAA; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid; font-family: Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Grande,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; padding: 0em 1em;" title="This is not a clickable button; it illustrates the button one should find.">START</span></span> in the lower-right corner to begin navigation.</b> <ul><li>To see a list of the turn-by-turn directions, tap <b>^</b> in the lower-right corner of the screen, then tap <b>⋮≡ Directions</b>.</li></ul></div></li></ol></div></div><a class="anchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="Using_Google_Maps_on_the_Web_sub"></a><h3 class="sticking"><div class="altblock"><label class="method_label">Method</label> <span>2</span></div><span class="mw-headline" id="Using_Google_Maps_on_the_Web">Using Google Maps on the Web</span></h3><h3 class="sticking"><span class="mw-headline" id="Using_Google_Maps_on_the_Web"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-6-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=5902912" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps#/Image:Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-6-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Get Turn by Turn Directions on Google Maps Step 6" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e2/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-6-Version-2.jpg/aid5902912-v4-728px-Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-6-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_a8a232d39e" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e2/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-6-Version-2.jpg/aid5902912-v4-728px-Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-6-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a> </span></h3><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Go to <a class="external free" href="http://maps.google.com/" rel="nofollow">http://maps.google.com</a>.</b> Use the link or type the Web address into a browser and press <span style="white-space: nowrap;"><kbd class="keyboard-key nowrap" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; border-left-color: #DBDBDB; border-top-color: #DBDBDB; border: 3px outset #F3F3F3; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0.85em; padding: 0px 2px;"><span class="Unicode">⏎</span> Return</kbd></span>.</div><div class="step"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-7-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=5902912" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps#/Image:Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-7-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Get Turn by Turn Directions on Google Maps Step 7" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/7e/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-7-Version-2.jpg/aid5902912-v4-728px-Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-7-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_0924844585" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/7e/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-7-Version-2.jpg/aid5902912-v4-728px-Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-7-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Click on the "Directions" icon.</b> It's the white arrow inside a blue diamond, next to the "Search Google Maps" field in the upper-left corner of the window.</div><div class="step"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-8-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=5902912" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps#/Image:Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-8-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Get Turn by Turn Directions on Google Maps Step 8" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4f/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-8-Version-2.jpg/aid5902912-v4-728px-Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-8-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_032b587b7b" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4f/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-8-Version-2.jpg/aid5902912-v4-728px-Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-8-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Select your mode of transportation.</b> Do so by clicking one of the transportation icons in the blue rectangle at the top of the window: <ul><li>Driving: Car icon</li><li>Transit: Train icon</li><li>Walking: Hiker icon</li><li>Rides: Hailing passenger icon</li><li>Cycling: Cyclist icon</li><li>Flying: Airplane icon</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-9-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=5902912" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps#/Image:Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-9-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Get Turn by Turn Directions on Google Maps Step 9" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/ae/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-9-Version-2.jpg/aid5902912-v4-728px-Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-9-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_d4e6800546" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/ae/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-9-Version-2.jpg/aid5902912-v4-728px-Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-9-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Click on <span style="white-space: nowrap;"><span class="nowrap" style="-moz-border-radius: 4px; -webkit-border-radius: 4px; background-color: #f2f2f2; background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(top, #FCFCFC, #E0E0E0); background-image: -o-linear-gradient(top, #FCFCFC, #E0E0E0); background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(top, #FCFCFC, #E0E0E0); background-image: linear-gradient(top, #FCFCFC, #E0E0E0); border-color: #AAA #555 #555 #AAA; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid; font-family: Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Grande,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; padding: 0em 1em;" title="This is not a clickable button; it illustrates the button one should find.">Choose starting point, or click on the map…</span></span>.</b><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-10-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=5902912" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps#/Image:Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-10-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Get Turn by Turn Directions on Google Maps Step 10" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/85/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-10-Version-2.jpg/aid5902912-v4-728px-Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-10-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_c1e07cb232" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/85/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-10-Version-2.jpg/aid5902912-v4-728px-Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-10-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">5</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_5"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Start typing the name or address of your starting point.</b> When it appears in the drop-down below the blue rectangle, click on your destination. <ul><li>You can also click on the map to indicate your starting point.<br /><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-11-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=5902912" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps#/Image:Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-11-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Get Turn by Turn Directions on Google Maps Step 11" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e2/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-11-Version-2.jpg/aid5902912-v4-728px-Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-11-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_45e6f0f942" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e2/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-11-Version-2.jpg/aid5902912-v4-728px-Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-11-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">6</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_6"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Click on <span style="white-space: nowrap;"><span class="nowrap" style="-moz-border-radius: 4px; -webkit-border-radius: 4px; background-color: #f2f2f2; background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(top, #FCFCFC, #E0E0E0); background-image: -o-linear-gradient(top, #FCFCFC, #E0E0E0); background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(top, #FCFCFC, #E0E0E0); background-image: linear-gradient(top, #FCFCFC, #E0E0E0); border-color: #AAA #555 #555 #AAA; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid; font-family: Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Grande,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; padding: 0em 1em;" title="This is not a clickable button; it illustrates the button one should find.">Choose destination, or click on the map…</span></span>.</b></div><div class="step"><b class="whb"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-12-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=5902912" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps#/Image:Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-12-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Get Turn by Turn Directions on Google Maps Step 12" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/11/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-12-Version-2.jpg/aid5902912-v4-728px-Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-12-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_6b5c05667d" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/11/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-12-Version-2.jpg/aid5902912-v4-728px-Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-12-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a> </b></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">7</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_7"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Start typing the name or address of your destination.</b> When it appears in the drop-down below the blue rectangle, click on your destination. <ul><li>You can also click on the map to indicate your destination.</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-13.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=5902912" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps#/Image:Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-13.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Get Turn by Turn Directions on Google Maps Step 13" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/0f/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-13.jpg/aid5902912-v4-728px-Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-13.jpg" height="546" id="img_09c7152a00" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/0f/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-13.jpg/aid5902912-v4-728px-Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps-Step-13.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage final_li"><div class="step_num">8</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_8"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Click on one of the routes listed below the starting and destination fields.</b> The turn-by-turn directions will be displayed on the left side of the window. <ul><li>Click on the smartphone icon in the upper-right part of the directions pane to send the directions to your phone.</li><li>Click on <div class="mwimg t techicon floatright " style="max-width: 96px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Android7share.png?ajax=true&amp;aid=5902912" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Turn-by-Turn-Directions-on-Google-Maps#/Image:Android7share.png"><div class="content-spacer" style="padding-top: 100%;"><img alt="Image titled Android7share.png" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/83/Android7share.png/30px-Android7share.png" height="30" id="img_de5f683bb1" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/83/Android7share.png/30px-Android7share.png" width="30" /></div></a></div>to get a shareable link to the map and directions.</li><li>Click on the printer icon to print the turn-by-turn directions.</li></ul></div></li></ol>Kelly Nehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348379156323205804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937769315045239782.post-2899697201341916552017-08-04T01:20:00.003-07:002017-08-04T01:20:31.332-07:00How to Entertain Kids on Long Car Trips Without Video GamesWith the right set of activities and games for kids, you can make the travel with kids much more fun for both parents and children. Whilst gadgets - video games, tablets or smartphones - are great for passing the time, there are lots of other non technology games and activities that are great to entertain kids during long car trips. For a fun car ride with kids, you need to prepare a variety of games.<br /><h2 class="sticking"><span class="mw-headline" id="Steps">Steps</span></h2><div class="section_text" id="steps"><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><b><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games-Step-1.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=3382093" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games#/Image:Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games-Step-1.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Entertain Kids on Long Car Trips Without Video Games Step 1" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/2e/Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games-Step-1.jpg/aid3382093-v4-728px-Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games-Step-1.jpg" height="546" id="img_d56e794e4c" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/2e/Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games-Step-1.jpg/aid3382093-v4-728px-Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games-Step-1.jpg" width="728" /></a></b></div><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb"><b>Make it so that they can have travel activities that teach skills like drawing, writing, math, or other sciences.</b></b> <ul><li>A mini/travel white board and dry-erase felt pens</li><li>Some empty sheets of paper and printed coloring pages and a holder paper clipboard.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games-Step-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=3382093" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games#/Image:Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games-Step-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Entertain Kids on Long Car Trips Without Video Games Step 2" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/d7/Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games-Step-2.jpg/aid3382093-v4-728px-Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games-Step-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_8a62857560" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/d7/Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games-Step-2.jpg/aid3382093-v4-728px-Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games-Step-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Teach them travel activities that help to stimulate creativity.</b> <ul><li><b>Play "Storytelling"</b> or just involve everybody (except the driver) in telling/inventing the story. Start a story and when it reached a dramatic point, have someone else continue.</li><li><b>Play "<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Play-Scavenger-Hunt" title="Play Scavenger Hunt">Scavenger hunt</a>"</b>.Have a list of things that need to be find during the trip and have everyone in the car( except the driver) look for them. The nice things is that with a bit of imagination you can adapt this game to your traveling stile and the and of your children.</li><li><b>Play "Do as I’m doing":</b> Invite your kids to imitate you by doing funny things with your face, hands and arms. For example, try patting your nose or rubbing your belly three times, then see if she can do the same number of actions. Or create a sequence — nose touch, chin pat, cheek blow — and invite her to follow along. Then copy her as she creates her own (never mind the funny looks from fellow passengers). You can also play the “head shoulders knees and toes” song.</li><li><b>Mark the Miles:</b> Before starting out on a long travel with kids you make a kids travel game. Hang little numbered tickets above each child’s car seat, one for every hour of the trip. This way they will be able to understand the concept of time and avoid questions like “Are we there yet?”. They will love to pull down the ticket when you’ll ask ‘Tickets, please!’, and if you want to- every time they hand over the ticket- you can reward their patience with some treats.</li><li><b>Give a challenge:</b> Put some treats into paper bags labeled with an activity -like finding a specific landmark or license plate- that kids must do before opening the bag.</li><li><b>Make some noise:</b> Why not throwing a party in the car? Play freeze dance by blasting the car stereo for a minute while everyone wriggles and boogies in their seat (except the driver!). When the music stops, freeze in place for a while and then start again. As a bonus the family will burn off some energy&nbsp;:-)</li><li><b>Make everything a surprise</b>: Wrap everything in recycled newspapers or magazines, so that every new toy you hand over is a surprise. It does not matter if they played with the toy before, unwrapping something is always exciting for a kid.</li><li><b>Ask Who am I?</b>: This is a great travel activity for kids because it requires no gear beyond an active mind. To play a kid-friendly version, think of a simple category, like “fruits”, “animals”, “family”, then pick something you want to be and offer three clues to your identity. For instance, “I’m orange, I’m hard, and rabbits love me. Who am I?” A carrot, of course. You can also pretend to be a member of the family and offer clues like “I’m tall, I’m older than…., and I wear glasses.”</li><li><b>Play with Clear Tape</b>: I know this seems silly, but kids love it- I promise. If you’re worried about what they will stick it to, talk to them beforehand if there’s anything you don’t want stuck! The kids can color a little tape with black marker or pen and make a mustache or a beard, adding to their upper lip or chin. Or they can tape long strips across the whole back seat from window to window. They can even tape close some empty plastic container. Just give the kids their own roll of tape to do whatever they want with it.</li><li><b>Play with Paper Clips</b>: Another super simple object that kids will love to play during family travel. They can make chains, necklaces, or open them up to make more structures. They can make a paper clips chain from one side of the car to the other, attaching them to the hand rails, and then hanging their toys from it. There are many fun things they’ll be able to do with paper clips.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage final_li"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games-Step-3.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=3382093" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games#/Image:Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games-Step-3.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Entertain Kids on Long Car Trips Without Video Games Step 3" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4a/Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games-Step-3.jpg/aid3382093-v4-728px-Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games-Step-3.jpg" height="546" id="img_35d22a552e" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4a/Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games-Step-3.jpg/aid3382093-v4-728px-Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games-Step-3.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb"><b>Use technology in a smart way</b> </b><ul><li><b>Photography on the Move:</b> If you trust them with it, give your preschooler your phone or (small) camera and let them take pictures of what you are traveling by.</li><li><b>Save your songs:</b> Kids love to sing, and if you give them a smart phone or mic, they will love to tape their songs and play them back. Plus you’ll have some great (original) music for your family travel&nbsp;:-) <div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games-Step-3Bullet2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=3382093" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games#/Image:Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games-Step-3Bullet2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Entertain Kids on Long Car Trips Without Video Games Step 3Bullet2" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/a7/Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games-Step-3Bullet2.jpg/aid3382093-v4-728px-Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games-Step-3Bullet2.jpg" height="546" id="img_9161c17b87" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/a7/Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games-Step-3Bullet2.jpg/aid3382093-v4-728px-Entertain-Kids-on-Long-Car-Trips-Without-Video-Games-Step-3Bullet2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div></li><li><b>Let them guide you:</b> Give your preschooler a (spare) GPS or similar device and let her guide you. She will be very happy to play such a vital role in the trip, and she’ll get to practice her orientation skills. Make sure that from time to time you ask her “Are we going on the right way?” or “what do we need to do now?”</li><li><b>Tablets and smartphones:</b> You don’t need me to tell you that these are great things to have with you. Make sure you have some movies they like and some fun and education apps, and use them in emergency situations&nbsp;:-)</li></ul></div></li></ol></div>Kelly Nehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348379156323205804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937769315045239782.post-24285856942367890532017-08-04T01:19:00.003-07:002017-08-04T01:19:29.211-07:00How to Cope With Returning Home After Long Term Overseas TravelTraveling overseas for a while broadens our minds, opens us up to new experiences, and often it changes us forever. After a backpacking trip around the world, or a long travel journey, returning home can be difficult when it feels like you've changed but nobody else has. This article provides some ways to ease your settling back in.<br /><h2 class="sticking"><span class="mw-headline" id="Steps">Steps</span></h2><div class="section_text" id="steps"><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-1.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=967726" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel#/Image:Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-1.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Cope With Returning Home After Long Term Overseas Travel Step 1" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4d/Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-1.jpg/aid967726-v4-728px-Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-1.jpg" height="546" id="img_e06ebe6637" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4d/Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-1.jpg/aid967726-v4-728px-Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-1.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Accept that you will feel different when you return home.</b> This means that you will perceive your old life, old home, old places in a very new light. This can be both negative and positive, depending on each individual case. </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=967726" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel#/Image:Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Cope With Returning Home After Long Term Overseas Travel Step 2" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/3c/Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-2.jpg/aid967726-v4-728px-Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_bb04191738" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/3c/Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-2.jpg/aid967726-v4-728px-Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Realize that the people who know you will probably not see more than basic changes in you on your return.</b> They'll be <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Happy" title="Be Happy">happy</a> to see you back, they'll notice the tan, the new hairdo, and your insistence on adopting a funny new accent. What they'll be less likely to notice is how deeply changed you feel inside. There are two aspects to this. For those who have never traveled far, they won't really understand this feeling at all. For those who have traveled but not for a long time, there may be a sense of not wanting to remember that feeling too well, for fear of feeling <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Being-Jealous" title="Stop Being Jealous">jealous</a> or sad about times long past. Don't be too hard on either of these reasons behind not trying to delve into your deeper experiences. </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-3.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=967726" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel#/Image:Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-3.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Cope With Returning Home After Long Term Overseas Travel Step 3" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/17/Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-3.jpg/aid967726-v4-728px-Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-3.jpg" height="546" id="img_a576347019" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/17/Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-3.jpg/aid967726-v4-728px-Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-3.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Expect both change and no change in those you left at home.</b> In both cases, your own emotions are going to be jolted around a bit until you find your niche back home again and start carrying on with life as usual. <ul><li>In some cases, there may be dramatic changes, including relationship changes, residential moves, new hobbies, new jobs, new family members, etc. This can be very disorienting for you at first, on discovering that things changed dramatically in your absence.</li><li>On the other hand, and often more commonplace, nothing has changed. And this can be quite hard to handle because you've just have life-changing experiences that have challenged your worldview and helped you mature in new directions but back at home, everyone is still carrying on as they have done always, none the wiser, no more enlightened and certainly not having life revelations of the sort you might have had!</li><li>Go easy on others around you; yes, it's incredibly frustrating that many people aren't that interested in talking about all the amazing experiences you've had but on the other hand, you have been blessed to have the chance at all. Remember that many other people don't get this opportunity, or don't understand the value of making room for overseas value. If there is any sense of resentment, it's best not to push your experience in their faces but to simply include gentle comments about things you've done, here and there in the conversation.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage final_li"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-4.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=967726" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel#/Image:Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-4.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Cope With Returning Home After Long Term Overseas Travel Step 4" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/d2/Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-4.jpg/aid967726-v4-728px-Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-4.jpg" height="546" id="img_24f84a9074" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/d2/Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-4.jpg/aid967726-v4-728px-Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-4.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Give yourself time to adjust.</b> On coming back home, take time to settle back into your usual or new routine. If you have a job to go back to, no doubt that will come up shortly. But if this was big year overseas prior to looking for a career, you're bound to be feeling trepidation at what lies ahead--your entire future! To get you started, it's good to get into a routine as soon as possible: <ul><li>Unpack your gear, clean all the dirty things, give out the gifts, put the bags away for another trip some day. <div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-4Bullet1.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=967726" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel#/Image:Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-4Bullet1.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Cope With Returning Home After Long Term Overseas Travel Step 4Bullet1" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/9e/Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-4Bullet1.jpg/aid967726-v4-728px-Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-4Bullet1.jpg" height="546" id="img_511a1ddfb9" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/9e/Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-4Bullet1.jpg/aid967726-v4-728px-Cope-With-Returning-Home-After-Long-Term-Overseas-Travel-Step-4Bullet1.jpg" width="728" /></a></div></li><li>Go to the doctor for a routine check up for your general health. This is the time to raise any health concerns that might have arisen while traveling.</li><li>Store your photos and sort them. Now is the time to do this; the longer you leave it, the more likely it is that you will never get around to doing it.</li><li>Start preparing your resume, educational institution applications, etc. as needed.</li></ul></div></li></ol></div>Kelly Nehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348379156323205804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937769315045239782.post-10294907463093725822017-08-04T01:18:00.004-07:002017-08-04T01:18:49.035-07:00How to Choose a Traveling CompanionIt's disappointing to take a once-in-a-lifetime trip, only to find out you're traveling with an incompatible traveling companion. Whether you're venturing to a far away country to see the sites or visiting the spa in the next state for a relaxing week, the person you choose to spend this time with can make or break your vacation. Choosing a proper traveling companion is possible when you follow the tips provided.<br /><h2 class="sticking"><span class="mw-headline" id="Steps">Steps</span></h2><div class="section_text" id="steps"><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-1-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1194216" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Traveling-Companion#/Image:Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-1-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Choose a Traveling Companion Step 1" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/2a/Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/aid1194216-v4-728px-Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-1-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_08f56ce5a7" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/2a/Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/aid1194216-v4-728px-Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-1-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Look for someone who has interests in common with you.</b> If you're an outdoor enthusiast and your traveling companion is a fashionista, your objectives for your trip may differ greatly. If you select someone who is interested in many of the things you are, the two of you will enjoy visiting similar sites. This does not mean, though, that you and your traveling companion must have identical interests. During the trip, you may choose to do different things, but it's always nice to be able to share some experiences while traveling. </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-2-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1194216" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Traveling-Companion#/Image:Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-2-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Choose a Traveling Companion Step 2" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/cf/Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-2-Version-2.jpg/aid1194216-v4-728px-Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-2-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_744a997627" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/cf/Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-2-Version-2.jpg/aid1194216-v4-728px-Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-2-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Stay away from overly picky travel companions.</b> Choosing someone who must constantly personalize arrangements to suit his or her individual tastes or needs will result in a travel partner who is high maintenance. If plans go awry, an overly picky travel companion may become so upset over little details that he will ruin the rest of the trip for you. Additionally, avoid any potential travel companion with traits you already find to be annoying. These traits may become even more annoying when traveling together. </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-3-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1194216" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Traveling-Companion#/Image:Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-3-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Choose a Traveling Companion Step 3" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/11/Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-3-Version-2.jpg/aid1194216-v4-728px-Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-3-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_425c5c7e01" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/11/Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-3-Version-2.jpg/aid1194216-v4-728px-Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-3-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Work out a budget with your travel partner.</b> If one of you plans to go first class and the other can only afford coach, at least one person may spend much of the vacation unhappy (and, possibly overextended). Clearly identify your expectations for the trip, accommodations you plan to acquire and the type of dining you expect to enjoy while traveling. If your expectations are similar, you may have found a potentially great travel partner. </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-4-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1194216" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Traveling-Companion#/Image:Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-4-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Choose a Traveling Companion Step 4" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/c4/Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-4-Version-2.jpg/aid1194216-v4-728px-Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-4-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_2eab476122" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/c4/Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-4-Version-2.jpg/aid1194216-v4-728px-Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-4-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Go on a test trip together.</b> If you can't travel to the nearest city together and happily spend a day and night seeing the sights, it's unlikely that you can endure and enjoy a longer trip together. This test trip can be an overnight or a weekend trip. Make note of anything disconcerting, such as a travel companion who snores or pawns his luggage off on you. If you decide to travel with this person, come prepared to deal with any peculiarities you've noticed. </div></li><li class="hasimage final_li"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-5-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1194216" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Traveling-Companion#/Image:Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-5-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Choose a Traveling Companion Step 5" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/0f/Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-5-Version-2.jpg/aid1194216-v4-728px-Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-5-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_af2eec5829" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/0f/Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-5-Version-2.jpg/aid1194216-v4-728px-Choose-a-Traveling-Companion-Step-5-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">5</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_5"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Discuss objectives and plans for the trip.</b> Let your travel companion know about anything you feel you must see or do. Be open to anything your travel partner feels is a necessity to her part of the trip. Get expectations for the trip out in the open and compare any differences. </div></li></ol></div>Kelly Nehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348379156323205804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937769315045239782.post-56491841931415006452017-08-04T01:18:00.000-07:002017-08-04T01:18:03.434-07:00How to Check the Status of a Passport ApplicationPassport processing times depend on the country where you applied. To check the status of your application, find the appropriate office telephone number or website. If your passport never arrives, then follow up with the appropriate office. <br /><br /><b>Method 1 </b><br /><b>Checking the Status of a U.S. Passport</b><br /><b><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-1-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8803528" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-1-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Check the Status of a Passport Application Step 1" class="whcdn content-fill" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/c5/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/aid8803528-v4-728px-Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-1-Version-2.jpg" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/c5/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/aid8803528-v4-728px-Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-1-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_d1992e724c" width="728" /></a> </b><br /><div class="section_text" id="steps_1"><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-1-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8803528" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-1-Version-2.jpg"></a></div><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Call.</b> You can speak to a customer service representative at the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 or 1-888-874-7793 (TTY). The hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 10:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. On Saturdays, the hours are 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-1"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#_note-1">[1]</a></sup><br /><ul><li>You will need to provide your name, date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security Number.</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-2-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8803528" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-2-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Check the Status of a Passport Application Step 2" class="whcdn content-fill" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/dc/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-2-Version-2.jpg/aid8803528-v4-728px-Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-2-Version-2.jpg" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/dc/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-2-Version-2.jpg/aid8803528-v4-728px-Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-2-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_7e792c5547" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-2-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8803528" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-2-Version-2.jpg"></a></div><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Check online.</b> Visit the U.S. Passport Application Status website here: <a class="external free" href="https://passportstatus.state.gov/opss/OPSS_Status_ip.asp" rel="nofollow">https://passportstatus.state.gov/opss/OPSS_Status_ip.asp</a>. Read the disclaimers and indicate that you have read them. You will then enter your date of birth, last name, and the last four digits of your Social Security Number. <br /><ul><li>You need to wait 7-10 business days after you apply before you can track your application online.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-2"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#_note-2">[2]</a></sup></li><li>If you want automatic email updates, you can enter your email address after you locate your application.</li><li><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-3-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8803528" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-3-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Check the Status of a Passport Application Step 3" class="whcdn content-fill" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/dc/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-3-Version-2.jpg/aid8803528-v4-728px-Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-3-Version-2.jpg" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/dc/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-3-Version-2.jpg/aid8803528-v4-728px-Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-3-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_949abb4dcf" width="728" /></a> </li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-3-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8803528" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-3-Version-2.jpg"></a></div><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Complete Form DS-86 if you don’t receive the passport.</b> If your passport has been mailed but you don’t receive it within 10 days, then you should call the National Passport Information Center. They will help you complete Form DS-86.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-3"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#_note-3">[3]</a></sup><br /><ul><li>Don’t delay. If you wait more than 90 days from the date the passport was issued, then you’ll need to reapply and pay the full fee again.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-4"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#_note-4">[4]</a></sup></li></ul></div></li></ol></div><a class="anchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="Requesting_the_Status_of_a_Canadian_Passport_sub"></a><br /><div class="section steps sticky " style="padding-top: 60px;"><h3 class=""><div class="altblock"><label class="method_label">Method</label> 2 </div><span class="mw-headline" id="Requesting_the_Status_of_a_Canadian_Passport">Requesting the Status of a Canadian Passport</span></h3><h3 class=""><span class="mw-headline" id="Requesting_the_Status_of_a_Canadian_Passport"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-4-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8803528" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-4-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Check the Status of a Passport Application Step 4" class="whcdn content-fill" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/59/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-4-Version-2.jpg/aid8803528-v4-728px-Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-4-Version-2.jpg" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/59/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-4-Version-2.jpg/aid8803528-v4-728px-Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-4-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_7027169417" width="728" /></a> </span></h3><div class="section_text" id="steps_2"><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-4-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8803528" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-4-Version-2.jpg"></a></div><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Wait five or ten days.</b> You can’t check the status immediately after you apply. Instead, you must wait at least five days if you applied in person at a Passport Canada Office or after 10 days in all other situations.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-5"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#_note-5">[5]</a></sup><br /><sup class="reference" id="_ref-5"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-5-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8803528" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-5-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Check the Status of a Passport Application Step 5" class="whcdn content-fill" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/b6/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-5-Version-2.jpg/aid8803528-v4-728px-Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-5-Version-2.jpg" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/b6/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-5-Version-2.jpg/aid8803528-v4-728px-Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-5-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_567cccba9e" width="728" /></a> </sup></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-5-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8803528" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-5-Version-2.jpg"></a></div><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Provide information online.</b> Visit <a class="external free" href="https://www.pptc.gc.ca/service/contact/stat.aspx?lang=eng" rel="nofollow">https://www.pptc.gc.ca/service/contact/stat.aspx?lang=eng</a> and provide the requested information, such as the following: <br /><ul><li>where you submitted your application</li><li>date of submission</li><li>mail tracking number</li><li>your name</li><li>date of birth</li><li>city of birth</li><li>home phone</li><li>email address</li><li>date of travel (optional)</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-6-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8803528" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-6-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Check the Status of a Passport Application Step 6" class="whcdn content-fill" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/03/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-6-Version-2.jpg/aid8803528-v4-728px-Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-6-Version-2.jpg" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/03/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-6-Version-2.jpg/aid8803528-v4-728px-Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-6-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_9735285603" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-6-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8803528" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-6-Version-2.jpg"></a></div><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Receive your results.</b> It typically takes three business days for a passport status request to be processed. Status requests are processed Mondays through Fridays.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-6"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#_note-6">[6]</a></sup></div></li></ol></div></div><a class="anchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="Checking_the_Status_of_a_U.K._Passport_sub"></a><br /><div class="section steps sticky " style="padding-top: 60px;"><h3 class=""><div class="altblock"><label class="method_label">Method</label> 3 </div><span class="mw-headline" id="Checking_the_Status_of_a_U.K._Passport">Checking the Status of a U.K. Passport</span></h3><h3 class=""><span class="mw-headline" id="Checking_the_Status_of_a_U.K._Passport"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-7-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8803528" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-7-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Check the Status of a Passport Application Step 7" class="whcdn content-fill" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/8b/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-7-Version-2.jpg/aid8803528-v4-728px-Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-7-Version-2.jpg" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/8b/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-7-Version-2.jpg/aid8803528-v4-728px-Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-7-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_63f71fc1e2" width="728" /></a> </span></h3><div class="section_text" id="steps_3"><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-7-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8803528" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-7-Version-2.jpg"></a></div><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Track the status if you applied online and uploaded a digital photo.</b> You’ll know you applied this way if your reference number begins with PEX. Visit this website: <a class="external free" href="https://www.passport.service.gov.uk/track/" rel="nofollow">https://www.passport.service.gov.uk/track/</a>. You can track the status immediately.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-7"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#_note-7">[7]</a></sup><br /><sup class="reference" id="_ref-7"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-8-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8803528" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-8-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Check the Status of a Passport Application Step 8" class="whcdn content-fill" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e2/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-8-Version-2.jpg/aid8803528-v4-728px-Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-8-Version-2.jpg" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e2/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-8-Version-2.jpg/aid8803528-v4-728px-Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-8-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_5dcdeeefcf" width="728" /></a> </sup></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-8-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8803528" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-8-Version-2.jpg"></a></div><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Check the status if you applied online and posted your form.</b> You can check at the passport application service: <a class="external free" href="https://passportapplication.service.gov.uk/ips-olc/" rel="nofollow">https://passportapplication.service.gov.uk/ips-olc/</a>. Log back into your account using the same username and password you used when you applied.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-8"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#_note-8">[8]</a></sup><br /><ul><li>If you forgot your password, you can reset it.</li><li>You can track your application as soon as you have made it.</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-9-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8803528" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-9-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Check the Status of a Passport Application Step 9" class="whcdn content-fill" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/af/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-9-Version-2.jpg/aid8803528-v4-728px-Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-9-Version-2.jpg" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/af/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-9-Version-2.jpg/aid8803528-v4-728px-Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-9-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_d36e9ca535" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-9-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8803528" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-9-Version-2.jpg"></a></div><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Track the status if you applied using a paper form.</b> You must wait at least three weeks before you can check the status. Visit this website: <a class="external free" href="https://passportofficeforms.service.gov.uk/_/track-application.ofml" rel="nofollow">https://passportofficeforms.service.gov.uk/_/track-application.ofml</a>. You will need one of the following: <br /><ul><li>the 10-digit barcode number from the front of your application</li><li>the 9-digit number on your receipt if you applied at the Post Office.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-9"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#_note-9">[9]</a></sup></li><li><sup class="reference" id="_ref-9">&nbsp;</sup></li><li><sup class="reference" id="_ref-9"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-10-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8803528" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-10-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Check the Status of a Passport Application Step 10" class="whcdn content-fill" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/44/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-10-Version-2.jpg/aid8803528-v4-728px-Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-10-Version-2.jpg" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/44/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-10-Version-2.jpg/aid8803528-v4-728px-Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-10-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_6e4dfc38ca" width="728" /></a> </sup></li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-10-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8803528" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-10-Version-2.jpg"></a></div><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Receive your passport.</b> Generally, your passport will be delivered by courier between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. You typically do not need to sign for the passport.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-10"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#_note-10">[10]</a></sup></div></li></ol></div></div><a class="anchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="Tracking_the_Status_of_an_Australian_Passport_sub"></a> <h3 class="sticking"><div class="altblock"><label class="method_label">Method</label> 4 </div>T<span class="mw-headline" id="Tracking_the_Status_of_an_Australian_Passport">racking the Status of an Australian Passport</span></h3><h3 class="sticking"><span class="mw-headline" id="Tracking_the_Status_of_an_Australian_Passport"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-11-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8803528" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-11-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Check the Status of a Passport Application Step 11" class="whcdn content-fill" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/33/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-11-Version-2.jpg/aid8803528-v4-728px-Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-11-Version-2.jpg" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/33/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-11-Version-2.jpg/aid8803528-v4-728px-Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-11-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_0798233263" width="728" /></a> </span></h3><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-11-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8803528" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-11-Version-2.jpg"></a></div><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_4_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Find your form number.</b> This number should be printed on your receipt after you lodge your application. You will need it to track the progress of your passport application.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-11"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#_note-11">[11]</a></sup><br /><sup class="reference" id="_ref-11"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-12-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8803528" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-12-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Check the Status of a Passport Application Step 12" class="whcdn content-fill" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/82/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-12-Version-2.jpg/aid8803528-v4-728px-Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-12-Version-2.jpg" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/82/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-12-Version-2.jpg/aid8803528-v4-728px-Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-12-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_bcfab0b94f" width="728" /></a> </sup></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-12-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8803528" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-12-Version-2.jpg"></a></div><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_4_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Check the status online.</b> Visit <a class="external free" href="https://ppol.passports.gov.au/Web/Appl/ApplEntryPoint.aspx" rel="nofollow">https://ppol.passports.gov.au/Web/Appl/ApplEntryPoint.aspx</a> and read the disclosure statement at the bottom of the page. If you have a PIN, then you can use it to track the passport application, but you can also track the progress using your form number.<br /><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-13-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8803528" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-13-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Check the Status of a Passport Application Step 13" class="whcdn content-fill" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/23/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-13-Version-2.jpg/aid8803528-v4-728px-Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-13-Version-2.jpg" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/23/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-13-Version-2.jpg/aid8803528-v4-728px-Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-13-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_c2bc275e12" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage final_li"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-13-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8803528" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#/Image:Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application-Step-13-Version-2.jpg"></a></div><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_4_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Call if your passport doesn’t arrive.</b> You should receive an email notifying you when your passport is ready to be mailed to you. Wait a week, and if you don’t receive it by then, call the Australian Passport Information Service (APIS) at 131 232.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-12"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Status-of-a-Passport-Application#_note-12">[12]</a></sup></div></li></ol>Kelly Nehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348379156323205804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937769315045239782.post-81378211358052766612017-08-04T01:14:00.001-07:002017-08-04T01:14:51.591-07:00How to Be a Traveler and Not a TouristThe tourist is someone more concerned with making all the right moves, visiting all the popular destinations and having the photos to prove it. The traveler, on the other hand, is someone who wants to experience another culture and to avoid the popular spots as much as possible. Being a traveler and not a tourist is a great way to truly experience the world.<br /><div class="section steps sticky steps_first" style="padding-top: 60px;"><h3 class=""><div class="altblock">Part <span>1</span></div><span class="mw-headline" id="Forgetting_the_Plans_and_the_.22Must-Sees.22">Forgetting the Plans and the "Must-Sees"</span></h3><h3 class=""><span class="mw-headline" id="Forgetting_the_Plans_and_the_.22Must-Sees.22"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-1-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1354352" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist#/Image:Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-1-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Traveler and Not a Tourist Step 1" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/1e/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/aid1354352-v4-728px-Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-1-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_2fac04f6d4" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/1e/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/aid1354352-v4-728px-Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-1-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a> </span></h3><div class="section_text" id="steps_1"><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Act spontaneously.</b> Plans are for tourists, change of plans are for travelers. While the basics like flight times and hotel bookings can be planned in advance for some parts of the journey, don't box yourself in. Make sure you have wriggle room to cancel those bookings and go where fancy takes you.</div><div class="step"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-2-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1354352" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist#/Image:Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-2-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Traveler and Not a Tourist Step 2" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/2a/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-2-Version-2.jpg/aid1354352-v4-728px-Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-2-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_4df09663e8" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/2a/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-2-Version-2.jpg/aid1354352-v4-728px-Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-2-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Avoid stereotyping your travel experiences.</b> Don't try to squeeze in all the highlights in a short space of time. Does it really matter if you don't see all the sights and miss the tourist gift gimmicks? Even a small country has much more to offer than the tourist stalls and gimmicky local tours.</div><div class="step"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-3-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1354352" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist#/Image:Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-3-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Traveler and Not a Tourist Step 3" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/ab/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-3-Version-2.jpg/aid1354352-v4-728px-Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-3-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_6c935b460a" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/ab/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-3-Version-2.jpg/aid1354352-v4-728px-Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-3-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Think about the destinations often forgotten, the ones outside the main tourist track.</b> Suppose, for example, you want to visit the more than 1000 big or small museums in the rest of the Netherlands outside the capital Amsterdam. Indeed, you'd see a great deal more and soak in much more of the real culture than simply seeing the great museums in the main city. </div></li></ol></div></div><a class="anchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="Hunting_Down_What_the_Locals_Care_About_sub"></a><div class="section steps sticky " style="padding-top: 60px;"><h3 class=""><div class="altblock">Part <span>2</span></div><span class="mw-headline" id="Hunting_Down_What_the_Locals_Care_About">Hunting Down What the Locals Care About</span></h3><h3 class=""><span class="mw-headline" id="Hunting_Down_What_the_Locals_Care_About"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-4-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1354352" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist#/Image:Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-4-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Traveler and Not a Tourist Step 4" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/91/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-4-Version-2.jpg/aid1354352-v4-728px-Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-4-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_6872321521" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/91/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-4-Version-2.jpg/aid1354352-v4-728px-Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-4-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a> </span></h3><div class="section_text" id="steps_2"><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Talk with the locals as much as possible.</b> Instead of listening a tour guide, interact with locals and have a chat in a park, in a pub or even on a bus. Especially the elders are fantastic sources for helping you to better understand the culture of the city/country you visited. If you are lucky, you can make a good friendship in a very short time.</div><div class="step"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-5-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1354352" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist#/Image:Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-5-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Traveler and Not a Tourist Step 5" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/ac/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-5-Version-2.jpg/aid1354352-v4-728px-Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-5-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_d111f8a800" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/ac/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-5-Version-2.jpg/aid1354352-v4-728px-Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-5-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">If it's free, it's probably good and something the locals would be doing.</b> Cycling and walking around, visiting forests, watching people on the streets, and resting in parks. These cost nothing but are great ways to immerse yourself in everyday life, to get a real taste of the culture.</div><div class="step"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-6-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1354352" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist#/Image:Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-6-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Traveler and Not a Tourist Step 6" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/fa/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-6-Version-2.jpg/aid1354352-v4-728px-Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-6-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_d12e5bfab0" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/fa/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-6-Version-2.jpg/aid1354352-v4-728px-Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-6-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Get on a bus, a train, a local bicycle hire.</b> Do not be afraid to use public transport. You will meet people, see amazing sights, go to places that you might not otherwise and you'll save money. </div></li><li><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Try to learn the language basics.</b> One hour is usually enough to learn how to say "Hello", "Thanks", etc. Greeting and asking someone "Do you speak English?" in his or her own language, before switching to English, will make the person appreciate you more than trying to speak directly in English.</div></li></ol></div></div><a class="anchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="Visiting_the_Less_Traveled_Pathways_sub"></a><h3 class="sticking"><div class="altblock">Part <span>3</span></div><span class="mw-headline" id="Visiting_the_Less_Traveled_Pathways">Visiting the Less Traveled Pathways</span></h3><h3 class="sticking"><span class="mw-headline" id="Visiting_the_Less_Traveled_Pathways"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-7-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1354352" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist#/Image:Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-7-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Traveler and Not a Tourist Step 7" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/7d/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-7-Version-2.jpg/aid1354352-v4-728px-Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-7-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_0d2c78b24a" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/7d/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-7-Version-2.jpg/aid1354352-v4-728px-Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-7-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a> </span></h3><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Visit other parts of the country that are not really detailed in the guidebooks.</b> Discover something worthwhile somewhere else for a change.</div><div class="step"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-8-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1354352" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist#/Image:Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-8-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Traveler and Not a Tourist Step 8" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/fa/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-8-Version-2.jpg/aid1354352-v4-728px-Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-8-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_04a28189bd" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/fa/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-8-Version-2.jpg/aid1354352-v4-728px-Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-8-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Stop the 5 star hotel trawl.</b> You don't need expensive hotels with air-con, fridge and room service all the time. You can be happy with the personal touch from 'bed and breakfast' places and small hotels in the countryside. Staying in people's homes is another great option.</div><div class="step"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-9.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1354352" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist#/Image:Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-9.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Traveler and Not a Tourist Step 9" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/48/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-9.jpg/aid1354352-v4-728px-Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-9.jpg" height="546" id="img_eb10772996" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/48/Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-9.jpg/aid1354352-v4-728px-Be-a-Traveler-and-Not-a-Tourist-Step-9.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage final_li"><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Be prepared to feel the historical, social and cultural life instead of emphasizing you've been somewhere by showing the pictures of all the famous places to your friends.</b> Your friends can see all that online; go and find the unique, the truly unusual, and connect with real people. In the end, you're going on holiday for yourself, not to impress other people. </div></li></ol>Kelly Nehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348379156323205804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937769315045239782.post-51506052656814664532017-08-04T01:11:00.007-07:002017-08-04T01:11:49.873-07:00How to Be a Tourist in Your Own HometownDo you feel that your budget is a little too tight for a trip somewhere? You're not alone. Many people are choosing to spend their vacations at home or in their hometowns rather than traveling somewhere. But staying close to home doesn't have to spell out impending boredom. You can spend more time feeling tranquil, less time behind the wheel, and keep some money in your pocket as well. Why not become a hometown tourist and spend some time relaxing in and exploring your very own backyard? By choosing a staycation over an expensive vacation, you’ll save money and fall in love with your city all over again.<br /><div class="section steps sticky steps_first" style="padding-top: 60px;"><h3 class=""><div class="altblock"><label class="method_label">Method</label> <span>1</span></div><span class="mw-headline" id="Visiting_Local_Attractions">Visiting Local Attractions</span></h3><div class="section_text" id="steps_1"><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-1-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=772602" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-1-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown Step 1" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/45/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-1-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_af718491d8" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/45/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-1-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Cheer on your hometown team.</b> Surround yourself with passionate fans at a baseball, football, or any other type of sporting event, and get into the spirit of your city by experiencing it the way a tourist does. Try attending a day game in order to save money on tickets.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-1"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#_note-1">[1]</a></sup> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-2-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=772602" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-2-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown Step 2" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/14/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-2-Version-2.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-2-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_4889229a01" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/14/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-2-Version-2.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-2-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Get out on the water.</b> If you live near a lake, get your fishing license and enjoy a day of fishing, canoeing, or out on paddle boats! You may enjoy just finding a stream and dipping your feet in the water. <ul><li>For safety, make sure that everyone wears a life jacket in the water.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-3-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=772602" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-3-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown Step 3" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/90/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-3-Version-2.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-3-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_5acafdcd5c" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/90/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-3-Version-2.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-3-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Climb a mountain.</b> If you’re near the mountains, no matter the season, there is always something to do, from skiing to hiking. You can even find hot springs to dip into in the middle of winter or a river to dangle your feet in after a thrilling white water rafting trip. </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-4-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=772602" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-4-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown Step 4" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/16/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-4-Version-2.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-4-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_c06d09178e" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/16/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-4-Version-2.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-4-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Hit the beach.</b> If you’re near the seashore, you can spend the day sun bathing, playing miniature golf, cooling off at a water park, or riding roller coasters at an amusement park. If you stay the night, you can enjoy the sunset (or sunrise) depending on the coast. </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-5-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=772602" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-5-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown Step 5" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/2b/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-5-Version-2.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-5-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_bb52c95ccc" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/2b/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-5-Version-2.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-5-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">5</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_5"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Take advantage of the season.</b> Depending on whether it is fall or spring, you can go to a local pumpkin patch, apple farm, or even cherry picking! It’s affordable and the fun doesn’t end when you leave the farm--you can go home and cook up lots of tasty treats with the fruits you picked. <ul><li>Check out free seasonal festivals and celebrations! Do tourists come from near and far to attend a festival in your city? Go see the cherry blossoms or the famous hot air balloon festival you've never gotten around to experiencing.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-6-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=772602" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-6-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown Step 6" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/04/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-6-Version-2.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-6-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_3577a41989" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/04/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-6-Version-2.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-6-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">6</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_6"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Book a tour.</b> Most people never bother to take a tour of their own city because they assume they already know everything, but there is always more to learn! You can see your city through new eyes while learning your city’s history on a walking or bicycle tour. <ul><li>If you live on the water, you might enjoy a harbor cruise tour, some of which may offer a sunset cruise or dolphin or whale watching experience.</li><li>For a totally different point of view, sign up for a helicopter or biplane aerial tour of your city.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-7-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=772602" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-7-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown Step 7" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/6/67/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-7-Version-2.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-7-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_96e89e8dc1" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/6/67/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-7-Version-2.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-7-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">7</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_7"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Buy or borrow a city pass.</b> Most large cities offer an all-inclusive city pass that allows entrance into several major attractions such as the aquarium, zoo, amusement parks, and museums at a discounted rate. Check with your local library to see if they offer any free attraction passes, which can be checked out and used for entrance into local parks or attractions. </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-8-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=772602" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-8-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown Step 8" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/cc/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-8-Version-2.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-8-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_5394dfab61" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/cc/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-8-Version-2.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-8-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">8</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_8"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Ride a rollercoaster.</b> If you're a thrill-seeker, why not spend an exciting day screaming down the hills and around the bends of a rollercoaster at your city's amusement park? Try going on a weekday to avoid long lines, and enjoy acting like a kid again! </div></li></ol></div></div><a class="anchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="Making_the_Most_of_Your_City_sub"></a><div class="section steps sticky " style="padding-top: 60px;"><h3 class=""><div class="altblock"><label class="method_label">Method</label> <span>2</span></div><span class="mw-headline" id="Making_the_Most_of_Your_City">Making the Most of Your City</span></h3><div class="section_text" id="steps_2"><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-9-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=772602" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-9-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown Step 9" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/05/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-9-Version-2.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-9-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_6db8ab3e6e" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/05/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-9-Version-2.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-9-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Embrace your town!</b> If family or friends were to come and visit, where would you take them to show off your town? Learn about your town’s history, and visit museums and nearby botanical gardens and parks. Some towns may even offer a fun ghost tour or a walking history tour. <ul><li>Visit the places that you have always promised yourself you would get around to seeing “one day”. Now’s the time!</li><li>Locals can often get discounts on attraction tickets, entrance fees, and day spa passes. Just ask!</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-10-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=772602" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-10-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown Step 10" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/ce/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-10-Version-2.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-10-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_944cf96245" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/ce/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-10-Version-2.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-10-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Bring a camera.</b> Wherever you decide to go, don’t forget to take your camera or cell phone. You don’t want to miss out on capturing those special memories! <ul><li>Although it is wonderful to take plenty of photographs, make sure that you stay in the moment too.</li><li>Take pictures like a tourist, not just selfies! Aim to get pictures in front of local landmarks or your town sign. This will put you in the tourist mindset.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-2"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#_note-2">[2]</a></sup></li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-11.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=772602" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-11.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown Step 11" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4f/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-11.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-11.jpg" height="546" id="img_142f7ba739" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4f/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-11.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-11.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Rent a racy car.</b> Even if you’re just driving around town, renting a car makes your vacation feel more special and exciting. Consider renting a convertible or a sports car to make cruising around a novel and fun experience. <ul><li>Another option is to enjoy not having to drive at all. Leave the car at home and take a nice walk to dinner out, or leave the driving to someone else and hire an Uber car.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-12.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=772602" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-12.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown Step 12" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/40/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-12.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-12.jpg" height="546" id="img_031e6c9a9f" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/40/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-12.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-12.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Attend free local events.</b> Many towns host free community events, such as free movie showings, concerts, and arts, music and cultural festivals. Check out your town’s calendar, and attend as many free events as you would like.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-3"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#_note-3">[3]</a></sup><ul><li>Bring along a picnic with delicious finger foods, fruit, cheese, and wine. Spread it all out on a soft picnic blanket and enjoy!</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-13.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=772602" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-13.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown Step 13" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/cf/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-13.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-13.jpg" height="546" id="img_921b1b5083" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/cf/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-13.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-13.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">5</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_5"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Go on a date night.</b> If you have kids, make sure that you remember to set aside some time to reconnect with your partner too. You and your significant other can enjoy dinner out, go on a wine tasting tour, attend a concert, or go see a play at a local theatre. <ul><li>Plan ahead and schedule a baby-sitter for your date night, or ask a friend or relative to watch your little ones while you enjoy your night out.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-14.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=772602" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-14.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown Step 14" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/88/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-14.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-14.jpg" height="546" id="img_100cf64815" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/88/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-14.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-14.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">6</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_6"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Take a class.</b> Whether you're interested in learning to cook or drawing a still life, take advantage of any classes your community may offer. Most community centers offer discounted classes for residents. You just may make some new friends with similar interests as well! </div></li></ol></div></div><a class="anchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="Planning_a_Full_Staycation_sub"></a><h3 class="sticking"><div class="altblock"><label class="method_label">Method</label> <span>3</span></div><span class="mw-headline" id="Planning_a_Full_Staycation">Planning a Full Staycation</span></h3><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-15.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=772602" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-15.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown Step 15" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/b0/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-15.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-15.jpg" height="546" id="img_ea52b73ad5" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/b0/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-15.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-15.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Set a date.</b> Just as you would for an out of town trip, the key to enjoying a successful staycation is planning ahead. Start your preparation by figuring out how much time you can take off work or school, and plan accordingly. In order to give yourself plenty of time to relax and to feel refreshed upon returning to the daily grind, aim for about a week off. <ul><li>If you only have a weekend or a few days off, don’t worry! You can still have a wonderful time playing tourist in your hometown in just a couple of days.</li><li>Try to give your work plenty of notice, in order to avoid the stress of trying to quickly finish up projects before your vacation begins.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-16.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=772602" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-16.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown Step 16" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/80/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-16.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-16.jpg" height="546" id="img_69802a4fd0" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/80/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-16.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-16.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Establish your budget.</b> Treat your hometown vacation as you would any other holiday, and create a realistic and inclusive budget. No matter how much or little you have to spend, you can have a great time and usually not spend nearly as much as you would on traditional vacation.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-4"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#_note-4">[4]</a></sup><ul><li>A budget of around $500 for a week is generally a good place to start.</li><li>Make sure to take the cost of activities, eating out, gasoline, and any spa treatments into account when planning your budget.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-17.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=772602" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-17.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown Step 17" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/eb/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-17.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-17.jpg" height="546" id="img_b03cff6a2c" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/eb/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-17.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-17.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Choose your activities.</b> Mix it up and include a variety of activities. For instance, plan for some outdoor activities if the weather is expected to be nice, include some physical activities such as hiking or sports, and incorporate something new that you have never tried before.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-5"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#_note-5">[5]</a></sup><ul><li>Pick up a copy of your city’s travel guide, and start choosing the activities that sound intriguing to you.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-6"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#_note-6">[6]</a></sup></li><li>Take care to not pack too much into each day. You should leave plenty of time to relax between activities.</li><li>Build anticipation for the staycation by creating a vision board to inspire your vacation plans. Cut out pictures out from magazines to add ideas to your collage.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-18.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=772602" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-18.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown Step 18" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/15/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-18.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-18.jpg" height="546" id="img_98ba8ed245" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/15/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-18.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-18.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Ease into your vacation.</b> When you leave the office, try to leave your work worries behind and make a smooth transition into vacation-mode. On the evening before your staycation officially starts, plan a stress-free dinner, put on some lively music, open a bottle of bubbly, and let the relaxing begin! <ul><li>By creating an ambiance of fun and relaxation on the very first night, you’ll set the mood for your entire vacation.</li><li>Try incorporating physical reminders that your home is your vacation retreat for the week. Candles and fresh flowers help to create the illusion that your home is a temporary hotel.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-7"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#_note-7">[7]</a></sup></li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-19.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=772602" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-19.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown Step 19" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/11/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-19.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-19.jpg" height="546" id="img_84c5c80f98" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/11/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-19.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-19.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">5</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_5"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Let go of chores.</b> Use your time off having fun and exploring your hometown, not cleaning and catching up on chores. As you’re relaxing, you will inevitably create at least a little mess. Try to turn a blind eye to it for now, and let it wait until after your time off is over.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-8"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#_note-8">[8]</a></sup><ul><li>If you must occasionally lightly clean or do dishes during the course of your staycation, try to tackle it first thing in the morning in order to get it out of the way for the day.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage final_li"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-20.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=772602" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown#/Image:Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-20.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown Step 20" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e6/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-20.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-20.jpg" height="546" id="img_f078b1b976" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e6/Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-20.jpg/aid772602-v4-728px-Be-a-Tourist-in-Your-Own-Hometown-Step-20.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">6</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_6"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Spend time in the backyard.</b> In order to make your staycation extra restful and special, you may want to consider purchasing a new hammock, or renting a hot tub for the week, which costs around $300. If you have children (even if you don't), you might drag out the tent and sleeping bags, and after a backyard campfire, enjoy a night of sleeping under the stars. </div></li></ol>Kelly Nehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348379156323205804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937769315045239782.post-59727908855237672032017-08-04T01:10:00.001-07:002017-08-04T01:10:06.974-07:00How to Arrange for Your Child to Fly AloneSending your child on a flight by themselves can seem like a daunting experience, but millions of children fly alone safely each year. Children between the ages of 5 and 14 who travel by air without a parent or guardian are known as unaccompanied minors (UMs). Choose a direct flight on an airline that offers perks for UMs, and take the time to prepare your child so that their solo trip will be safe and enjoyable.<br /><div class="section steps sticky steps_first" style="padding-top: 60px;"><h3 class=""><div class="altblock">Part <span>1</span></div><span class="mw-headline" id="Researching_the_Air_Carrier">Researching the Air Carrier</span></h3><div class="section_text" id="steps_1"><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-1-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=2267713" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-1-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Arrange for Your Child to Fly Alone Step 1" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/cb/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-1-Version-2.jpg" height="485" id="img_f85dd11180" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/cb/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-1-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Compare UM surcharges.</b> Some airlines charge $100 each way for each child, some charge as little as $25 each way. Do your research to find the most cost-effective way to send your child to another destination.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-1"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#_note-1">[1]</a></sup> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-2-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=2267713" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-2-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Arrange for Your Child to Fly Alone Step 2" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/03/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-2-Version-2.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-2-Version-2.jpg" height="485" id="img_175f8eb40b" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/03/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-2-Version-2.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-2-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Keep flight arrangements as simple as possible.</b> Some airlines will not allow a UM to travel on connecting flights. Most airlines that do allow a UM to travel on a connecting flight will charge a fee for airline personnel to assist your child with changing planes. Even if the airline allows your child to take connecting flights, it isn’t an ideal situation. <sup class="reference" id="_ref-2"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#_note-2">[2]</a></sup><ul><li>Try to book a nonstop flight, or a direct “through” flight, so your child will not have to leave the aircraft. Make reservations; do not allow your child to fly standby even if the airline permits it.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-3-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=2267713" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-3-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Arrange for Your Child to Fly Alone Step 3" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/1f/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-3-Version-2.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-3-Version-2.jpg" height="485" id="img_af505ea530" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/1f/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-3-Version-2.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-3-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Book a morning flight.</b> If possible, arrange for your child to fly in the morning. This will give you the rest of the day to make alternate arrangements in case the flight is delayed or cancelled.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-3"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#_note-3">[3]</a></sup></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-4-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=2267713" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-4-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Arrange for Your Child to Fly Alone Step 4" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/a8/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-4-Version-2.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-4-Version-2.jpg" height="485" id="img_f3865bc3e9" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/a8/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-4-Version-2.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-4-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Ask about all required paperwork.</b> You will have to download and print out consent and liability release forms and have them filled out prior to the flight. You will have to provide your child’s name and age, as well as details about any medical considerations, including prescription medicine. You will also list the name of the person whom you are authorizing to pick up your child when the plane lands.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-4"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#_note-4">[4]</a></sup></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-5-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=2267713" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-5-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Arrange for Your Child to Fly Alone Step 5" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/39/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-5-Version-2.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-5-Version-2.jpg" height="485" id="img_5ba5ab696c" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/39/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-5-Version-2.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-5-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">5</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_5"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Read the policies thoroughly.</b> Be very clear about the airline carrier’s policy on young adult passengers. Most airlines consider a child of 12 or over to be a young adult, and don’t assist the child on the flight unless you specifically request the assistance and pay the fee. If you don’t make such arrangements, the airline expects your child to be responsible for making their own plans if a flight is canceled, delayed, or redirected.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-5"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#_note-5">[5]</a></sup><ul><li>Ensure the person picking up your child has also read the policies. Upon arrival, your child will be escorted into the terminal and released to the person you have authorized. This person will need a valid ID to be let through security to go to the arrival gate, and they will need to prove their identity before your child is released to them.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-6-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=2267713" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-6-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Arrange for Your Child to Fly Alone Step 6" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/c8/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-6-Version-2.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-6-Version-2.jpg" height="485" id="img_f0002fbdc8" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/c8/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-6-Version-2.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-6-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">6</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_6"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Arrange for your child’s meals.</b> If food will be served during the flight, reserve a meal for your child, especially if your child has dietary restrictions. Vegetarian, Kosher, and other special meals must be reserved. If there is no meal service, be sure to pack a meal for your child. <ul><li>Make sure your food and beverages comply with the airline’s rules.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-7-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=2267713" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-7-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Arrange for Your Child to Fly Alone Step 7" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/08/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-7-Version-2.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-7-Version-2.jpg" height="485" id="img_c6ca46916b" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/08/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-7-Version-2.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-7-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">7</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_7"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Request e-tickets.</b> Electronic tickets, stored in the airline’s computer, will help make the trip hassle-free. Having e-tickets means your child won’t have to worry about carrying and possibly losing a paper ticket. </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-8-Version-3.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=2267713" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-8-Version-3.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Arrange for Your Child to Fly Alone Step 8" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/90/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-8-Version-3.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-8-Version-3.jpg" height="485" id="img_8f53ca896f" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/90/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-8-Version-3.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-8-Version-3.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">8</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_8"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Find out if any bonuses are offered for UMs.</b> Some airlines allow your child to step into the cockpit and speak with the pilot. Certain airlines offer free snack boxes, or “kid’s clubs” at their hub airports. Some airlines have a policy about seating UMs together, either in the front or the back of the plane, while other airlines will allow you to choose your child’s seat.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-6"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#_note-6">[6]</a></sup></div></li></ol></div></div><a class="anchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="Preparing_Your_Child_sub"></a><div class="section steps sticky " style="padding-top: 60px;"><h3 class=""><div class="altblock">Part <span>2</span></div><span class="mw-headline" id="Preparing_Your_Child">Preparing Your Child</span></h3><div class="section_text" id="steps_2"><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-9-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=2267713" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-9-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Arrange for Your Child to Fly Alone Step 9" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/8a/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-9-Version-2.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-9-Version-2.jpg" height="485" id="img_f052411c81" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/8a/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-9-Version-2.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-9-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Introduce your child to the airport ahead of time.</b> If your child has never flown, it’s a good idea to take them to the local airport to have a look around. Take them as far as the security gates and explain the security procedures. Point out where assistance is available. On the day of the flight, you will be allowed to accompany your child to the departure gate, but a little familiarity beforehand won’t hurt.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-7"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#_note-7">[7]</a></sup></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-10-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=2267713" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-10-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Arrange for Your Child to Fly Alone Step 10" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4c/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-10-Version-2.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-10-Version-2.jpg" height="485" id="img_fd6c024e43" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4c/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-10-Version-2.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-10-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Tell your child to go to an airline employee if they need help.</b> Instruct your child to inform a uniformed airline employee or security guard if they need help or feel threatened. This includes telling the flight attendant if anyone seated nearby is causing them distress.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-8"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#_note-8">[8]</a></sup></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-11.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=2267713" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-11.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Arrange for Your Child to Fly Alone Step 11" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/d5/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-11.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-11.jpg" height="485" id="img_6954d68f35" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/d5/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-11.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-11.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Explain to your child what to do regarding a connecting flight.</b> Put the details in writing and include the name of the connecting airport and flight details and tell your child to keep the paper in a safe place. Include information about the return flight as well.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-9"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#_note-9">[9]</a></sup></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-12-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=2267713" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-12-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Arrange for Your Child to Fly Alone Step 12" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/d1/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-12-Version-2.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-12-Version-2.jpg" height="485" id="img_01e869baeb" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/d1/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-12-Version-2.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-12-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Remind your child to wait for their escort.</b> Explain that an airline employee will escort them off the plane to meet the person authorized to pick them up. Emphasize to your child that they must never exit the plane alone, including exiting if the plane stops en route to pick up and discharge passengers.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-10"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#_note-10">[10]</a></sup><ul><li>Remind your child that they are not to leave the airport alone, or with a stranger.</li><li>If your child has any doubt about whether to get off the airplane at a particular stop, or any other questions or concerns, tell them to ask a flight attendant. Also, let them know about the flight attendant call button above the seat.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-13-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=2267713" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-13-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Arrange for Your Child to Fly Alone Step 13" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/30/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-13-Version-2.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-13-Version-2.jpg" height="485" id="img_269d8579df" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/30/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-13-Version-2.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-13-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">5</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_5"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Instruct your child to be on their best behavior.</b> Tell your child there will be no direct supervision on the flight, and they are expected to behave at all times. Explain the airline’s policy about safety procedures and about standing or walking in the aisle.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-11"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#_note-11">[11]</a></sup><ul><li>Tell your child they may be given a badge to wear and that it must be worn at all times.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-14-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=2267713" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-14-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Arrange for Your Child to Fly Alone Step 14" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/99/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-14-Version-2.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-14-Version-2.jpg" height="485" id="img_5a4fcd8a6d" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/99/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-14-Version-2.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-14-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">6</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_6"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Tell your child to pay attention to all announcements.</b> Tell them that the pilot or flight attendant may make announcements on the flight. Encourage them to listen to all announcements carefully and to promptly comply with any request made by the pilot or flight attendants.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-12"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#_note-12">[12]</a></sup></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-15-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=2267713" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-15-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Arrange for Your Child to Fly Alone Step 15" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/cd/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-15-Version-2.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-15-Version-2.jpg" height="485" id="img_94743cbc0e" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/cd/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-15-Version-2.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-15-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">7</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_7"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Calm your child by explaining the flying experience.</b> Some children may feel nervous about flying alone. Tell them what to expect on the flight and explain that it can be fun to fly on a plane. Ensure them that they will be taken care of and that someone they know and trust will be waiting for them at the destination airport. <ul><li>If your child is has a favorite toy, stuffed animal, or blanket, allow them to take it along on the flight to help them feel secure.</li></ul></div></li></ol></div></div><a class="anchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="Packing_and_Making_Your_Child.E2.80.99s_Flight_Comfortable_sub"></a><h3 class="sticking"><div class="altblock">Part <span>3</span></div><span class="mw-headline" id="Packing_and_Making_Your_Child.E2.80.99s_Flight_Comfortable">Packing and Making Your Child’s Flight Comfortable</span></h3><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-16.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=2267713" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-16.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Arrange for Your Child to Fly Alone Step 16" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/5e/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-16.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-16.jpg" height="485" id="img_041c5d9331" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/5e/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-16.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-16.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Dress your child in comfortable clothes.</b> Choose an outfit that is easy to manage in the aircraft’s small lavatories. Explain how to use a lavatory on an aircraft if your child has never been in one. </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-17.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=2267713" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-17.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Arrange for Your Child to Fly Alone Step 17" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/58/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-17.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-17.jpg" height="485" id="img_b23a1f95b7" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/58/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-17.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-17.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Label all items.</b> Label any clothing that your child might remove during the flight, such as a sweater or a coat. You should also label their carry-on bag and other items, such as a tablet, headphones, or books. </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-18.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=2267713" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-18.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Arrange for Your Child to Fly Alone Step 18" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/c5/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-18.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-18.jpg" height="485" id="img_032a9074cd" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/c5/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-18.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-18.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Include important items in the carry-on bag.</b> Pack items that your child might need if their checked luggage gets lost or delayed. Include medications, eyeglasses, hearing aids, a toothbrush, toothpaste, and an extra change of clothes.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-13"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#_note-13">[13]</a></sup><ul><li>Pack records including a copy of your child’s complete itinerary, your home, work, and cell phone numbers, and the phone numbers of the person meeting the flight on this itinerary. Tell your child to keep this information inside the carry-on bag. Be sure to also send a copy of the itinerary to the person who will be meeting your child.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-14"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#_note-14">[14]</a></sup></li><li>Most airlines will not permit their employees to administer medication to children under any circumstances. If your child requires medication that they cannot take unassisted and which would normally be necessary during the time of the flight, ask your child’s doctor about alternatives.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-19.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=2267713" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-19.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Arrange for Your Child to Fly Alone Step 19" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/3f/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-19.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-19.jpg" height="485" id="img_8bdb4c4c3f" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/3f/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-19.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-19.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Explain how meals and refreshments are served.</b> Tell your child how to request additional juice, soda, or water. Pack some snacks, even if a meal is to be served. Include gum, for chewing during take-off and landing to relieve air pressure changes.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-15"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#_note-15">[15]</a></sup></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-20.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=2267713" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-20.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Arrange for Your Child to Fly Alone Step 20" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/d4/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-20.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-20.jpg" height="485" id="img_a98065bd6a" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/d4/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-20.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-20.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">5</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_5"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Include some items that will entertain your child.</b> Books, travel games, and a coloring book and crayons are good ideas. If you include a portable DVD or CD player, explain to your child the airline’s rules regarding electronic devices. Be sure to pack headphones for any electronic device.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-16"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#_note-16">[16]</a></sup><ul><li>Remind your child that the flight attendant or pilot might make an announcement requesting that all electronic devices be turned off for takeoff and landing and that they must do as requested.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-21.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=2267713" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-21.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Arrange for Your Child to Fly Alone Step 21" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/1a/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-21.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-21.jpg" height="485" id="img_62b99fa7bd" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/1a/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-21.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-21.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">6</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_6"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Give your child a phone.</b> Add a cell phone or a pre-paid phone and explain to them how to use it. Show your child how to make a call, receive a call, and how to turn the phone on and off. Program in your numbers and the numbers of the person your child will be meeting at the end of the flight. It’s also a good idea to explain how to make a collect long-distance call from a pay telephone.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-17"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#_note-17">[17]</a></sup></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-22.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=2267713" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-22.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Arrange for Your Child to Fly Alone Step 22" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/b3/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-22.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-22.jpg" height="485" id="img_958807fb72" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/b3/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-22.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-22.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">7</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_7"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Send your child with a small amount of cash.</b> This will be useful in case they don’t have a phone and need to call you. A little bit of money is also necessary for the child to buy a meal in case their flight is delayed.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-18"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#_note-18">[18]</a></sup></div></li><li class="hasimage final_li"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-23.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=2267713" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#/Image:Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-23.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Arrange for Your Child to Fly Alone Step 23" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/24/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-23.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-23.jpg" height="485" id="img_de05463a13" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/24/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-23.jpg/aid2267713-v4-728px-Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone-Step-23.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">8</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_8"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Allow extra time at the airport.</b> In addition to arriving one to two hours before the flight, you should factor in traffic delays, security delays, and time you might need to fill out any extra paperwork that may be required at check-in.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-19"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-for-Your-Child-to-Fly-Alone#_note-19">[19]</a></sup></div></li></ol>Kelly Nehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348379156323205804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937769315045239782.post-86671680823586344112017-08-04T01:08:00.004-07:002017-08-04T01:08:51.532-07:00How to Exchange CurrencyMany international travelers exchange currency before they depart, so they have at least a little money for a cab at the airport or other immediate expenses. Once you reach your destination, you are likely to find currency exchange kiosks at airports, ferry terminals, hotels and other areas where tourists congregate. However, these tend to charge more than banks – total fees sometimes run upwards of 7 percent. There are other ways to save, however, if you're willing to plan ahead a little.<br /><div class="section steps sticky steps_first" style="padding-top: 60px;"><h3 class=""><div class="altblock">Part <span>1</span></div><span class="mw-headline" id="Exchanging_Currency_at_Home">Exchanging Currency at Home</span></h3><div class="section_text" id="steps_1"><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-1-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=697021" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Exchange-Currency#/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-1-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Exchange Currency Step 1" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/ed/Exchange-Currency-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-1-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_353a49e758" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/ed/Exchange-Currency-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-1-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Understand the process so that you get the best deal.</b> If you've never exchanged currency before, it's a good idea for you to understand a bit about the process so that you don't get any expensive surprises. The general idea is that you'll find a business that exchanges currency, and they'll give you the currency that you want in exchange for a small fee (plus, obviously, the amount of money you want changed). Now, in addition to this, it's important to understand that some currencies are worth more than others. For example, a single euro is usually equivalent to $1.30 USD or .80 GBP. How much the difference is will fluctuate, usually with the state of those economies. So, even though you're exchanging $100, you may only get out 75 euro. <ul><li>Your goal, then, is to exchange currency when your currency is high and the foreign currency is low, because this means that you'll get more of the foreign money than you would otherwise.</li><li>Understand that the dollar (for example) being worth less than the euro doesn't have much to do with the cost of items. The relative cost of items is determined by the market in that area. So, for example, a banana in the US is much cheaper than a banana in Sweden, even though the dollar is strong compared to krona.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-2-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=697021" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Exchange-Currency#/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-2-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Exchange Currency Step 2" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4b/Exchange-Currency-Step-2-Version-2.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-2-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_c5d69700e5" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4b/Exchange-Currency-Step-2-Version-2.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-2-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Do exchange some money before you leave.</b> It is important to exchange some money before you leave for your trip. You’ll probably encounter the advice that it’s better to exchange currency in the country you’re traveling to and that’s usually true. However, you will want to have some cash prepared for when you arrive. There is going to be some amount of travel time, between landing in your destination and getting the chance to exchange more money, where lots of things can go wrong. It’s a good idea to have a little cash on hand, including small bills and coins if possible, so that you’re prepared for anything. <ul><li>The amount that you should have will vary by where you’re traveling to, but the equivalent of $40 USD is generally a good starting point, if you’re going to be in your destination for more than 3 days.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-3-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=697021" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Exchange-Currency#/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-3-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Exchange Currency Step 3" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e8/Exchange-Currency-Step-3-Version-2.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-3-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_caa8e785bf" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e8/Exchange-Currency-Step-3-Version-2.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-3-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Look at the status of the exchange rate.</b> Before you exchange money or decide how much to exchange, do a little research on the exchange rate. The rate will fluctuate and if you’re likely to exchange a lot of money, you’ll want to time it carefully so that you don’t lose too much money. Generally, you’re better off waiting to exchange most of your money until you arrive. However, if the rate for your home currency is falling, you’re better off exchanging almost everything you’ll need before you go. <ul><li>Googling “currency exchange rate” will bring up a chart for your chosen currencies, letting you gauge where your currency currently sits.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-4-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=697021" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Exchange-Currency#/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-4-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Exchange Currency Step 4" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/a4/Exchange-Currency-Step-4-Version-2.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-4-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_1955d8cd66" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/a4/Exchange-Currency-Step-4-Version-2.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-4-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Go to your bank.</b> The easiest place to exchange currency when you’re at home is at your bank. Go to the banking institution that you use and tell them that you’d like to exchange currency. The upside of bank exchanging is that most banks will charge only a very small fee for exchanging currency (if they charge a fee at all) and you’ll know you’re getting a good rate. <ul><li>The only trick here is that, unless it is a very major bank in a very major city, they’re unlikely to have the currency on hand. You’ll need to order the currency at least a few days and sometimes as much as two weeks in advance. Plan ahead!</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-5-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=697021" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Exchange-Currency#/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-5-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Exchange Currency Step 5" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/5e/Exchange-Currency-Step-5-Version-2.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-5-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_d9bf766f0b" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/5e/Exchange-Currency-Step-5-Version-2.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-5-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">5</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_5"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Get a traveler-friendly account.</b> Before you leave, call your bank or go in and ask about what their policy is of charging your card overseas. Many banks will charge you a fee for using your card, at an ATM, foreign bank, for writing checks, etc. when you’re overseas. If they charge a lot of fees, you might want to see about starting up a separate bank account with another bank. Shop around until you find a bank that charges low or no fees at all. Then, transfer your money into that account. You can then use this account whenever you want to travel abroad. <ul><li>Some banks charge a monthly fee for having below a certain amount of money in your account. If you plan on keeping a traveler’s account, you’ll want to plan on keeping at least a certain amount of money in the account at all times, to avoid incurring fees.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-6.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=697021" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Exchange-Currency#/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-6.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Exchange Currency Step 6" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/b9/Exchange-Currency-Step-6.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-6.jpg" height="546" id="img_83697097aa" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/b9/Exchange-Currency-Step-6.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-6.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">6</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_6"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Buy cash online.</b> It is possible to order money online as well. This will need to be done before you leave, as it isn’t particularly safe to do once you arrive. The rates tends to be up-to-date and the fees fair, but the cost to have the money shipped to you can make this option undesirable. If you’re feeling a bit lazy, however, this can save you a trip to the bank. <ul><li>The best time to do this is if you’re planning on getting a lot of cash exchanged. If you order a large amount, somewhere in the hundreds to thousands of dollars, then you can ask them to waive the delivery fees. Some companies may do this and it makes the rate you get much more reasonable.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-1"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Exchange-Currency#_note-1">[1]</a></sup></li></ul></div></li></ol></div></div><a class="anchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="Exchanging_Currency_Abroad_sub"></a><div class="section steps sticky " style="padding-top: 60px;"><h3 class=""><div class="altblock">Part <span>2</span></div><span class="mw-headline" id="Exchanging_Currency_Abroad">Exchanging Currency Abroad</span></h3><div class="section_text" id="steps_2"><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-7.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=697021" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Exchange-Currency#/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-7.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Exchange Currency Step 7" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/51/Exchange-Currency-Step-7.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-7.jpg" height="546" id="img_30a57f9749" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/51/Exchange-Currency-Step-7.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-7.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Be prepared to pay cash.</b> When you travel outside of your country, you should be prepared to pay cash for a lot more services and products than you normally would at home. Not all countries have the widespread use of cards that is seen in English speaking countries. This means that you should be aware that you might have to pay for things with cash that you’re accustomed to using your card to buy normally. Plan ahead. <ul><li>This is especially common in poorer countries. They often have less infrastructure for the widespread use of cards.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-8.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=697021" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Exchange-Currency#/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-8.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Exchange Currency Step 8" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/78/Exchange-Currency-Step-8.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-8.jpg" height="546" id="img_e85ce27485" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/78/Exchange-Currency-Step-8.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-8.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Use an ATM.</b> Your best bet for exchanging currency when you’re traveling is to use an ATM. Find an ATM with a major bank in the area and then, so long as you have one of the major VISA or Master/Maestro cards, you’ll be able to do basic transactions like withdrawing money. This will usually give you the best rate and if you have a travel-friendly bank, you’ll hardly pay any fees at all. <ul><li>Finding an ATM can be tricky. Your best best will be to let Google be your guide. Get to a place, early on, where you will have internet access and then ask Google Maps for the locations of all nearby ATMs. You can also usually locate an ATM by locating a bank. If you don’t know where to find those, ask a local hotel concierge or taxi driver.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-9.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=697021" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Exchange-Currency#/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-9.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Exchange Currency Step 9" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/81/Exchange-Currency-Step-9.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-9.jpg" height="546" id="img_78a96eb2ab" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/81/Exchange-Currency-Step-9.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-9.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Pay with your card.</b> When you can, simply pay for items and services with your card. As long as it’s one of the major cards (VISA or Master/Maestro card), any business that takes credit and debit cards should be able to take your card without problems. This is handy because your bank will simply exchange the money on their end and you don’t have to worry about exchanging currency yourself much at all. <ul><li>Be aware, however, that you may encounter problems with the card itself. Certain countries have switched to the more secure chip-and-pin system. Certain card readers will then be unable to read the traditional North American swipe card.</li><li>Again, some banks charge extortionate fees for this. Know what your bank charges before you leave.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-10.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=697021" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Exchange-Currency#/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-10.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Exchange Currency Step 10" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/2e/Exchange-Currency-Step-10.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-10.jpg" height="546" id="img_75b25ed22c" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/2e/Exchange-Currency-Step-10.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-10.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Go to a major local bank once you arrive.</b> Just like you can exchange currency at home with a local bank, you can also use any bank once you arrive in your destination. This can be tricky but much like it is at home, you’re more likely to get a legitimate rate and minimal fees. <ul><li>You might think the language barrier will be your biggest issue but as long as you’re in a fairly large city and you go to a major bank in a central location, you’re very likely to find at least one teller who speaks English.</li><li>The main problem is that some banks won’t exchange currency if you’re not a customer. Your best bet is to ask around and hope for the best. If they won’t exchange your currency, they’ll probably at least be able to help you find a bank that will. They are much more likely to exchange your currency if you’re withdrawing money using your card, since this is more secure for them.</li><li>You can also ask your hotel concierge to help you find a bank that will exchange your currency.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-11.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=697021" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Exchange-Currency#/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-11.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Exchange Currency Step 11" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/a3/Exchange-Currency-Step-11.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-11.jpg" height="546" id="img_6ee9bc5ecf" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/a3/Exchange-Currency-Step-11.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-11.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">5</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_5"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Buy a prepaid card.</b> This is not your best option but it is an option that is available. Pre-paid cards are like debit cards but they have a set amount of cash on them. You can order these before you leave or you can buy them once you arrive. However, the rates on these tend to be terrible, some businesses may not accept them, and you’re in hot water if you lose it. Still, for some people it might be the best option they have. <ul><li>Be extremely cautious when purchasing these cards. They should only come from reputable vendors.</li></ul></div></li></ol></div></div><a class="anchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="Getting_the_Best_Rate_sub"></a><h3 class="sticking"><div class="altblock">Part <span>3</span></div><span class="mw-headline" id="Getting_the_Best_Rate">Getting the Best Rate</span></h3><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-12.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=697021" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Exchange-Currency#/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-12.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Exchange Currency Step 12" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/3b/Exchange-Currency-Step-12.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-12.jpg" height="546" id="img_3c5e39c6f0" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/3b/Exchange-Currency-Step-12.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-12.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Plan ahead to prevent over-exchanging.</b> Before you leave or at least before you exchange too much money, plan ahead on what you’ll be doing and how much money you’ll need. Exchange on the low side of how much you think you’re going to use. This way, you won’t risk over-exchanging and wasting money on having to exchange the money back once you return. <ul><li>This will also help you incur the minimum number of fees, if the exchange fee with your chosen method is a one-time fee (such as at an ATM or bank).</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-13.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=697021" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Exchange-Currency#/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-13.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Exchange Currency Step 13" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/2a/Exchange-Currency-Step-13.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-13.jpg" height="546" id="img_0d1a1408e8" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/2a/Exchange-Currency-Step-13.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-13.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Do your research.</b> Look up the most current exchange rate before you exchange money using a service, especially if you’re using a currency exchange service specifically. Businesses that specialize in exchanging currency and some small businesses that exchange currency will both often give you an outdated exchange rate that works in their favor, so that they can make more money off of you. <ul><li>Download an app before you leave so that you can easily check the exchange rate on your phone. Just be careful to only leave data on when you’re actively checking the rate, so that you don’t go over on your data plan while you’re abroad.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-14.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=697021" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Exchange-Currency#/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-14.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Exchange Currency Step 14" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/2c/Exchange-Currency-Step-14.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-14.jpg" height="546" id="img_2384e11762" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/2c/Exchange-Currency-Step-14.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-14.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Shop around to get the best rate.</b> Don’t be afraid to find out what you can get at a different location. Banks may be less of an issue, although some banks might have less fees than others, but currency exchange businesses will definitely have very variable rates. This will also give you the added bonus of possibly being able to haggle with the business, since a small currency exchange will be more willing to fight for your business. </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-15.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=697021" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Exchange-Currency#/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-15.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Exchange Currency Step 15" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4b/Exchange-Currency-Step-15.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-15.jpg" height="546" id="img_573c07d5fa" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4b/Exchange-Currency-Step-15.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-15.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Pay in your own currency when you can.</b> If you are in an area where you have the option to pay in your own currency, do that.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-2"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Exchange-Currency#_note-2">[2]</a></sup> Usually, if a business allows this they will tell you or the price will be marked. Make sure you’re informed about the exchange rate before paying, however. You can expect a small markup, so that they can pay the exchange fees on their end, but it should only be small. <ul><li>This is most common in areas and countries where your currency is very highly valued or is used frequently.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-16.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=697021" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Exchange-Currency#/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-16.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Exchange Currency Step 16" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/2e/Exchange-Currency-Step-16.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-16.jpg" height="546" id="img_f244e62762" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/2e/Exchange-Currency-Step-16.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-16.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">5</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_5"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Exchange in the country you travel to.</b> Most of the time, your best bet is to exchange your money in the country you travel to. This is especially true if you’re coming from one of the major countries to a minor one, because your money will be more highly valued. The idea is that you want to carry as little cash on you as possible when you’re traveling (although you can keep cash in hidden or secure locations, such as a hotel safe) so exchanging once you get there is better than possibly forgetting your wallet at an airport layover in Bangladesh. </div></li><li class="hasimage final_li"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-17.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=697021" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Exchange-Currency#/Image:Exchange-Currency-Step-17.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Exchange Currency Step 17" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/6/6c/Exchange-Currency-Step-17.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-17.jpg" height="546" id="img_fb4dfe93de" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/6/6c/Exchange-Currency-Step-17.jpg/aid697021-v4-728px-Exchange-Currency-Step-17.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">6</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_6"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Avoid the airport and hotels.</b> Do not, as much as is humanly possible, exchange currency at an airport or hotel. You will get charged huge fees and you will get a terrible exchange rate. Be especially cautious if they advertise as having “zero fees” or “fee free”, because those places will give you the worst exchange rate possible. Exchanging in either of these locations should be a last resort. </div></li></ol>Kelly Nehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348379156323205804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937769315045239782.post-86529201105732462492017-08-04T01:07:00.002-07:002017-08-04T01:07:14.569-07:00How to Look Good when TravelingWhenever you travel on an airplane or sit through a long car, bus, or train ride, it's easy to end up looking tired and messy. Jet lag, exhaustion, and being cramped into a small seating area can contribute to a rumpled look. However, you can be comfortable yet still stylish by choosing wrinkle-free fabrics, wearing layers, and keeping your skin moisturized. Choose simple but chic makeup and hair for traveling to look your best when you arrive. Take advantage of down time on the plane or in the car to catch up on your rest. Don’t forget to freshen up before arriving at your destination.<br /><br /><h3>Part <span>1</span><span class="mw-headline" id="Dressing_for_Comfort_and_Style">&nbsp;</span></h3><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Dressing_for_Comfort_and_Style">Dressing for Comfort and Style</span></h3><div class="section steps sticky steps_first" style="padding-top: 60px;"><div class="section_text" id="steps_1"><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-1-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=87342" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Look-Good-when-Traveling#/Image:Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-1-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Look Good when Traveling Step 1" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/9d/Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/aid87342-v4-728px-Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-1-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_64ab15899d" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/9d/Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/aid87342-v4-728px-Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-1-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Opt for wrinkle-free fabrics.</b> Choose loose, breathable fabrics to stay comfortable all day. Knit fabrics are great for traveling, as they wear well and can also be rolled up in your luggage. Spandex blend fabrics are also wrinkle-free and will keep their shape longer than 100% cotton. Synthetic fibers are a good choice as well, especially if you choose something that wicks away moisture.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-1"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Look-Good-when-Traveling#_note-1">[1]</a></sup><ul><li>Avoid wearing linen, as it rumples quite easily.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-2-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=87342" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Look-Good-when-Traveling#/Image:Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-2-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Look Good when Traveling Step 2" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/5d/Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-2-Version-2.jpg/aid87342-v4-728px-Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-2-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_b598bd5c50" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/5d/Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-2-Version-2.jpg/aid87342-v4-728px-Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-2-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Pick one of your favorite outfits.</b> Choosing one of your favorite outfits will help you feel confident when traveling. Your favorite outfit is also likely pretty comfortable, or it wouldn’t be your favorite. <ul><li>For girls, consider a maxi dress paired with a cute jacket. They’re easy to move around in and are also chic. Alternatively, opt for leggings, a long top, and a fun scarf.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-2"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Look-Good-when-Traveling#_note-2">[2]</a></sup></li><li>For guys, consider dark jeans and a polo shirt. That way, you’re more dressed up than you would be if you chose a t-shirt but aren’t restricted by a suit or button-down shirt. Alternatively, choose a lightweight sweater and comfortable dress pants in a neutral color, such as black or navy.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-3"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Look-Good-when-Traveling#_note-3">[3]</a></sup></li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-3-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=87342" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Look-Good-when-Traveling#/Image:Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-3-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Look Good when Traveling Step 3" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/53/Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-3-Version-2.jpg/aid87342-v4-728px-Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-3-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_2098ae59cf" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/53/Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-3-Version-2.jpg/aid87342-v4-728px-Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-3-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Wear layers.</b> Layers are great for traveling, as they can be added or removed depending on the temperature of the car or plane. Layers are helpful if the temperature is significantly different between where you are traveling from and your destination. Add a scarf or sweater to your outfit and remove it if you get too warm.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-4"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Look-Good-when-Traveling#_note-4">[4]</a></sup><ul><li>Bringing a jacket with you will keep you warm on the plane and also free up space in your luggage.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-4-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=87342" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Look-Good-when-Traveling#/Image:Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-4-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Look Good when Traveling Step 4" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/41/Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-4-Version-2.jpg/aid87342-v4-728px-Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-4-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_88fdcb0ecd" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/41/Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-4-Version-2.jpg/aid87342-v4-728px-Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-4-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Dress up your look with accessories.</b> Though you’ll want to choose comfortable clothes that wear well while traveling, you can still be fashion forward. Make your look a bit more bold by adding a printed scarf or fun handbag to your outfit. Layer a few necklaces to dress up your look, or add a stack of bangle bracelets. You could also add a printed headband or oversized sunglasses. </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-5-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=87342" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Look-Good-when-Traveling#/Image:Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-5-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Look Good when Traveling Step 5" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/95/Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-5-Version-2.jpg/aid87342-v4-728px-Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-5-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_97d71a7dfa" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/95/Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-5-Version-2.jpg/aid87342-v4-728px-Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-5-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">5</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_5"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Choose comfortable shoes.</b> Pick a pair of shoes that are comfortable and go well with your outfit. You should never wear new shoes on a trip. Break them in first to avoid blisters or other issues.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-5"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Look-Good-when-Traveling#_note-5">[5]</a></sup><ul><li>Wear slip-on shoes or shoes you can take off easily. This is especially true if you are flying to your destination, as you may have to take your shoes off in the airport for security reasons.</li><li>Wear socks so your feet don't get cold. Choose socks that wick away moisture, such as those made from bamboo.</li></ul></div></li></ol></div></div><a class="anchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="Choosing_the_Best_Makeup_and_Hairstyle_sub"></a><div class="section steps sticky " style="padding-top: 60px;"><h3 class=""><div class="altblock">Part <span>2</span></div><span class="mw-headline" id="Choosing_the_Best_Makeup_and_Hairstyle">Choosing the Best Makeup and Hairstyle</span></h3><div class="section_text" id="steps_2"><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-6-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=87342" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Look-Good-when-Traveling#/Image:Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-6-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Look Good when Traveling Step 6" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/71/Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-6-Version-2.jpg/aid87342-v4-728px-Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-6-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_9ce7fd663e" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/71/Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-6-Version-2.jpg/aid87342-v4-728px-Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-6-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Moisturize your skin.</b> No matter what climates you are coming from or traveling to, moisturizing your skin will help keep it healthy and looking great. Put lotion on your body as well as a moisturizer with an SPF on your face.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-6"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Look-Good-when-Traveling#_note-6">[6]</a></sup><ul><li>Slather hand cream over your hands while traveling. Use one with a scent you enjoy, as the familiarity will help you relax.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-7-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=87342" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Look-Good-when-Traveling#/Image:Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-7-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Look Good when Traveling Step 7" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/5d/Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-7-Version-2.jpg/aid87342-v4-728px-Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-7-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_4d3762f367" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/5d/Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-7-Version-2.jpg/aid87342-v4-728px-Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-7-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Pick a comfortable hair style.</b> Some people prefer to wear their hair up, while others like it down. Choose what you enjoy the most, but keep it simple; don’t spend hours creating curls that are only going to be limp or crumpled by the time you arrive. To get hair off your face, <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Braid-Hair" title="Braid Hair">a braid</a> is a simple but stylish choice. <ul><li>If you’re traveling to a humid region, apply anti-frizz serum to your hair before styling it.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-8-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=87342" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Look-Good-when-Traveling#/Image:Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-8-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Look Good when Traveling Step 8" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e3/Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-8-Version-2.jpg/aid87342-v4-728px-Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-8-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_8c65705189" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e3/Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-8-Version-2.jpg/aid87342-v4-728px-Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-8-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Keep your makeup simple.</b> Many travelers opt to not wear makeup, as there’s no need for a full-on glam look while traveling. If you dread skipping your makeup routine, be sure to use a primer under your foundation to keep your makeup from sliding off. Choose a neutral eyeshadow, add liner if desired, and finish with a few swipes of mascara. Opt for a bold lip color if you want something a bit more dramatic.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-7"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Look-Good-when-Traveling#_note-7">[7]</a></sup><ul><li>Keep blotting paper in your purse or carry-on for reducing oil and shine.</li><li>Don’t forget lip balm to keep your smile shiny and smooth.</li></ul></div></li></ol></div></div><a class="anchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="Taking_Advantage_of_Down_Time_sub"></a><h3 class="sticking"><div class="altblock">Part <span>3</span><span class="mw-headline" id="Taking_Advantage_of_Down_Time">&nbsp;</span></div><div class="altblock"><span class="mw-headline" id="Taking_Advantage_of_Down_Time">Taking Advantage of Down Time</span>&nbsp;</div><div class="altblock">&nbsp;</div></h3><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-9-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=87342" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Look-Good-when-Traveling#/Image:Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-9-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Look Good when Traveling Step 9" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/01/Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-9-Version-2.jpg/aid87342-v4-728px-Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-9-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_1ffbcd3be0" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/01/Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-9-Version-2.jpg/aid87342-v4-728px-Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-9-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Sleep on the plane or in the car.</b> A little sleep along the way can do wonders for how you look and feel at the other end. Do your best to include some snooze while you're traveling, or take the time to rest. If you find you can’t sleep, put an eye mask on and meditate or simply relax. </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-10-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=87342" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Look-Good-when-Traveling#/Image:Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-10-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Look Good when Traveling Step 10" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/95/Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-10-Version-2.jpg/aid87342-v4-728px-Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-10-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_085f137ec3" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/95/Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-10-Version-2.jpg/aid87342-v4-728px-Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-10-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Stay hydrated.</b> It’s important to stay hydrated when traveling, especially if you are on a plane. Drink at least one glass of water per hour to help you feel better and look more refreshed. Add mint or fruit to your water for flavor if you desire.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-8"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Look-Good-when-Traveling#_note-8">[8]</a></sup><ul><li>Limit your alcohol when traveling. Stick to one drink, such as a glass of wine.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-11-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=87342" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Look-Good-when-Traveling#/Image:Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-11-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Look Good when Traveling Step 11" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/bc/Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-11-Version-2.jpg/aid87342-v4-728px-Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-11-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_00b7f53927" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/bc/Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-11-Version-2.jpg/aid87342-v4-728px-Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-11-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Eat a healthy meal or snack.</b> It’s often easier to grab fast food while traveling or to pack your carry-on with junk food. Neither of these things will help you look or feel your best though, so avoid the temptation. Instead, prepare a healthy meal or snack for the trip. Consider: <ul><li>Sandwiches or wraps with your favorite filling</li><li>Fruit that travels well, such as apples, oranges, and bananas</li><li>Nuts and seeds or trail mix</li><li>A small salad in a container</li><li>Carrot and celery sticks</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage final_li"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-12-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=87342" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Look-Good-when-Traveling#/Image:Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-12-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Look Good when Traveling Step 12" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e1/Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-12-Version-2.jpg/aid87342-v4-728px-Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-12-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_6706ab0c0d" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e1/Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-12-Version-2.jpg/aid87342-v4-728px-Look-Good-when-Traveling-Step-12-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Freshen up before you arrive.</b> Brush your teeth, chew mint gum, or pop a breath mint to freshen your breath. You can also reapply deodorant and spritz yourself with perfume or cologne. <ul><li>Carry a small spray bottle filled with water and a couple of drops of lavender oil. Spritz it onto your face to freshen skin.</li></ul></div></li></ol>Kelly Nehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348379156323205804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937769315045239782.post-35931011303624990362017-08-04T01:05:00.001-07:002017-08-04T01:05:40.068-07:00How to Sail Around the WorldSailing around the world has been done by government-funded explorers in the past. However, in modern times, people of all kinds are doing so, even people in their teens. Knowing the expenses involved, the risks, and how to go about planning your trip will mean the difference between a successful trip and one that you must abort. It can also mean the difference between a dream almost attained and a dream come true.<br /><br /><h3>Part <span>1</span><span class="mw-headline" id="Getting_on_a_Boat">&nbsp;</span></h3><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Getting_on_a_Boat">Getting on a Boat</span></h3><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Getting_on_a_Boat"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-1-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1452198" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-1-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Sail Around the World Step 1" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e3/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-1-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_bb8528e1e6" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e3/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-1-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></span></h3><div class="section steps sticky steps_first" style="padding-top: 60px;"><div class="section_text" id="steps_1"><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Volunteer to be on a crew.</b> If you didn't win a boat in a contest or inherit one from your rich uncle or decide on an impulse buy at your local boat store, a good way to get on a vessel that can circle the globe is to be on a crew. Contact or visit the nearest marina to you to find out if any boat owners are seeking workers on their boats. Generally your work will pay your way. <ul><li>However, you could also obtain a position on a cost-sharing boat. Such a boat has a crew that shares the costs, which are typically $20 to $70 per day per person. But beware of boat owners that advertise cost-sharing arrangements that will cost you more than $1,000 per week. Typically, this is a very high amount and the boat owner is trying to make a profit off of you instead of having you simply share some of the costs.</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-2-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1452198" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-2-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Sail Around the World Step 2" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/00/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-2-Version-2.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-2-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_561d250aaa" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/00/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-2-Version-2.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-2-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Get on a friend's boat.</b> Sometimes those already spending their lives sailing just want companionship. If you're lucky, you may be able to find someone you trust who can give you a free ride just for being the charmer that you are. It might not last forever, but would they want company for a few months? You can help out as needed, of course. <ul><li>Just make sure you're not jumping on just anybody's boat for the free ride. When you're in the middle of ocean with someone, you are literally in the middle of the ocean with them. You're completely stuck with nowhere else to go and no one else to turn to. So before you sign up, make sure you can at least tolerate them willingly.</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-3-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1452198" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-3-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Sail Around the World Step 3" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/ee/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-3-Version-2.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-3-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_dd243ef59e" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/ee/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-3-Version-2.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-3-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Be a teacher or nanny.</b> Another way to get on a boat that's already sailing the seven seas is to help out with children. There are families that find themselves living on the water, needing help with raising their children and keeping them on track for when they resume a "normal" school schedule. Whether it's a private yacht or a corporate vessel, the kids still need to learn and be taken care of while the adults are sailing the ship.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-1"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#_note-1">[1]</a></sup></div><div class="step"><sup class="reference" id="_ref-1">&nbsp;</sup></div><div class="step"><sup class="reference" id="_ref-1"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-4-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1452198" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-4-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Sail Around the World Step 4" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/32/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-4-Version-2.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-4-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_aa2c971378" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/32/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-4-Version-2.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-4-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a> </sup></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Get on a research ship.</b> Organizations like Green Peace and Dolphin Trust are constantly going to sea to conduct research.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-2"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#_note-2">[2]</a></sup> They don't only need scientists and researchers – they also need deck hands, administrative workers, maids, etc. It's essentially a business on the ocean, and you could be part of it. <ul><li>These mostly pertain to environmental groups. If there's a specific cause you care about, do some research online. Many positions will be volunteer, for the record – they pay you get is the experience.</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-5-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1452198" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-5-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Sail Around the World Step 5" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/f5/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-5-Version-2.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-5-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_6b2da9aeb8" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/f5/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-5-Version-2.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-5-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">5</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_5"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Be handy with activities like cooking.</b> Most teams going to sea need able individuals to cook, clean, provide entertainment, interpret, bartend, instruct, and more. If you have a skill, why not take it to sea? It could be anything from a large cruise line to a family's private super yacht. You just have to find the gig. <ul><li>Gigs on a cruise ship are easy enough to find with today's technology. Getting a position on a smaller boat can be a little harder. Stick to your local port and keep an ear to the ground. A lot of it is networking, knowing the right people, and timing.</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-6-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1452198" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-6-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Sail Around the World Step 6" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/ca/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-6-Version-2.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-6-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_90d27a2e20" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/ca/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-6-Version-2.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-6-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">6</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_6"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Or just buy your own boat and learn how to sail.</b> If you have $75,000 to spend, you could just buy your own boat and get it up to snuff – provided you have the sailing skills, of course. If you're a newbie to the global sailing community (and most of us are), speak with others in your sailing community who have taken long journeys on their boats. Ask for their recommendations on which types of boats work best and what you can do to join the elite. <ul><li>In general, you'll want to purchase a boat that is 35 to 45 feet (10.7 to 13.7&nbsp;m) (10.67 to 13.72 m) long. The boat should be a sailboat. Using the wind instead of fuel will save a lot of money on a journey of this length. That being said, you need a boat that fits your needs. <a class="external text" href="http://www.cruisingworld.com/" rel="nofollow">Cruisingworld.com</a> has a nice website full of information on this topic that can help you get to researching.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-3"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#_note-3">[3]</a></sup></li></ul></div></li></ol></div></div><a class="anchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="Determining_the_Logistics_of_Your_Trip_sub"></a><div class="section steps sticky " style="padding-top: 60px;"><h3 class=""><div class="altblock">Part <span>2</span></div><a class="editsection" href="http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Sail-Around-the-World&amp;action=edit&amp;section=1" tabindex="-1" title="Edit section: Determining the Logistics of Your Trip">Edit</a><span class="mw-headline" id="Determining_the_Logistics_of_Your_Trip">Determining the Logistics of Your Trip</span></h3><h3 class=""><span class="mw-headline" id="Determining_the_Logistics_of_Your_Trip"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-7-Version-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1452198" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-7-Version-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Sail Around the World Step 7" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/f0/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-7-Version-2.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-7-Version-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_dbb1b1cc98" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/f0/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-7-Version-2.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-7-Version-2.jpg" width="728" /></a> </span></h3><div class="section_text" id="steps_2"><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Plan your route and destinations.</b> There are close to a million things you have to consider when you're planning your route (well, at least several). It's gotta be safe, for starters. It's gotta have bearable weather (hopefully), it's gotta be doable, and it's gotta be where you want to go. And that's not even mentioning the prevailing winds, ocean currents, and tropical storm systems. Entire books are written on this topic, but for now let's just touch on a few things: <ul><li>The route from Panama to the Torres Strait is believed to contain some of the most attractive cruising destinations in the world, and there are a whole bunch of variations you can take even within this route.</li><li>Many sailors yearn to visit Tahiti. Over the years, Tahiti’s capital, Papeete, has turned from a quiet seaside refuge to a bustling city taken over by traffic. That being said, old Tahiti still survives if you know where to look for it.</li><li>If you've planned a stop in Bora Bora, you can either taken a northern route to the northern Cooks, Tonga, and Samoa, or a southern route to the Cooks, Tonga, and Niue.</li><li>Take your time and do your research online and by reading books. Jimmy Cornell has some great references on the matter; reading a couple of his books will help you make your decisions and leave no doubt for room in your mind that you've made solid, <i>safe</i>, choices.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-4"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#_note-4">[4]</a></sup></li><li><sup class="reference" id="_ref-4">&nbsp;</sup></li><li><sup class="reference" id="_ref-4"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-8.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1452198" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-8.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Sail Around the World Step 8" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/c9/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-8.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-8.jpg" height="546" id="img_cdf391a9a2" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/c9/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-8.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-8.jpg" width="728" /></a> </sup></li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Figure out your timeline.</b> Again, figuring out <i>when</i> to sail is a wikiHow article (or six) within itself. You need to account for wind, weather, pirates, your own schedule, etc. <ul><li>Most boats will choose to transit the Panama Canal before the onset of the hurricane season in the Caribbean (June to November), with most arriving in February and March. This is the same time boats sailing from Mexico and Central America should leave for the South Pacific.</li><li>If you're coming from the West Coast of North America, most boats travel it downward to South America, working their way to Tahiti via Easter Island and Pitcairn. The winds make it easier to sail this direction; trying to go back toward the east coast will likely prove troublesome. <sup class="reference" id="_ref-5"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#_note-5">[5]</a></sup></li><li>If you're leaving from Australia, you have two choices in crossing the Indian Ocean: the northern route to the Red Sea and Suez Canal or the southern route to South Africa and Cape Horn. The southern route is more challenging and has bigger seas, but the northern route has pirates.</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-9.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1452198" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-9.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Sail Around the World Step 9" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/5d/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-9.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-9.jpg" height="546" id="img_b5546d9610" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/5d/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-9.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-9.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Research the areas you'll be sailing in.</b> Research any area that you intend to stop in thoroughly before you decide to stop there. Be sure to take safety and expenses into account. How much does it cost to port? What's their infrastructure and government like? What are the odds you'll be taken advantage of in the best of scenarios and seriously hurt in the worst? <ul><li>Research the health laws of any country you plan to stop in. Obtain any necessary medical certifications prior to embarking on your journey to make sure you don't get sick while thousands of miles away from home.</li><li>Research what you can't get, too. If you need a specific medication or other item and can't get it at your next destination, stock up from the one prior. What part of life will be difficult in this area of the world, if any?</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-10.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1452198" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-10.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Sail Around the World Step 10" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/7f/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-10.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-10.jpg" height="546" id="img_6b0c907a4c" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/7f/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-10.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-10.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Cover all the necessary paperwork.</b> Speak with an insurance agent to make sure your trip is covered – after all, this is your entire life. Be sure that you have all of the required visas for your trip, too. Whether you come in by sea, by land, or by air, the rules and regulations are all still the same. If you want to visit other countries, you've got to play by their rules. </div></li></ol></div></div><a class="anchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="Preparing_for_Your_Adventure_sub"></a><div class="section steps sticky " style="padding-top: 60px;"><h3 class=""><div class="altblock">Part <span>3</span></div><span class="mw-headline" id="Preparing_for_Your_Adventure">Preparing for Your Adventure</span></h3><h3 class=""><span class="mw-headline" id="Preparing_for_Your_Adventure"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-11.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1452198" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-11.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Sail Around the World Step 11" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/55/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-11.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-11.jpg" height="546" id="img_f1448dc6cd" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/55/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-11.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-11.jpg" width="728" /></a> </span></h3><div class="section_text" id="steps_3"><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Get any required inoculations.</b> Contact the relevant healthy agency in any country you plan to stop in for further information and do your research online. You'll be glad you got the necessary vaccinations when the time rolls around. Being sick when you're away from good doctoral care could mean the end of your trip. <ul><li>Get a physical exam from a licensed physician before you leave. If you have any issues at all, they can be taken care of and you can start on preventative medication.</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-12.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1452198" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-12.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Sail Around the World Step 12" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/7f/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-12.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-12.jpg" height="546" id="img_aea52cfeae" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/7f/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-12.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-12.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Stock up.</b> Stock up on non-perishable foods, water purification tablets, and water filters, just to start. Make sure your boat has everything intact from radar to anchors to chartplotters. Bring things to do and methods to document your trip. Take into consideration what you can buy from place to place, too. <ul><li>You want to travel light, but not too light. Keep a running list of everything you're bringing, adding to it as ideas come to you. What's more, keep a list of what'll be easily available and what won't be to determine your budgeting priorities.</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-13.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1452198" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-13.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Sail Around the World Step 13" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/17/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-13.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-13.jpg" height="546" id="img_e65116e1b4" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/17/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-13.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-13.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Take care of everything at home.</b> Thought you could just up and do a French leave, it's probably best if you take care of loose ends before you go off the map for a couple of years. Here's a few things to cover: <ul><li>Make sure your bills are paid up to date. Arrange a way for them to stay in the black while you're gone through a friend or an automated billing system.</li><li>If you plan to stay at certain locations for extended periods, have your mail forwarded to each location for the duration of your stay. Have someone check your home regularly and alert you if anything important arrives in the mail.</li><li>Let friends and family know your itinerary and schedule. If things go wrong, they'll have a decent idea of where you are (or at least intended to be).</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-14.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1452198" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-14.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Sail Around the World Step 14" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/10/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-14.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-14.jpg" height="546" id="img_e55aeebe75" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/10/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-14.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-14.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Have a boat mechanic check the boat and complete all necessary repairs.</b> Even the Titanic sunk, so be sure to get your boat checked out and given the "all-clear" before you take it to sea. Never skip any of the maintenance parts, even if it takes you off schedule. It could mean the difference between life and death. <ul><li>In some cases, your boat will have to be "refit." This could cost as much as the initial cost of your boat, if not more.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-6"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#_note-6">[6]</a></sup> Be prepared to shell out a chunk of change if need be.</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-15.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1452198" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-15.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Sail Around the World Step 15" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/5b/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-15.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-15.jpg" height="546" id="img_a7b9931b10" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/5b/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-15.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-15.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">5</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_5"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Prepare yourself (and your crew) for emergencies.</b> Things will happen in the ocean that you never, ever would've been able to account for in your wildest imagination. Someone will get a contagious rash, a tribe of natives will think you're their savior, you'll wake up to feel the bow wake of a massive ship, leaving you seconds from death, etc. These things will happen. Though you can't prepare yourself for everything, you can get yourself prepared as much as possible. <ul><li>Carry a firearm and bullets with you if you have them. Keep them in a safe but accessible location. Better safe than sorry.</li><li>Make sure your boat is equipped with all the necessary supplies to successfully either A) get you to shore quickly or B) get you off the boat quickly.</li><li>Keep a fire extinguisher, a life-raft, flares, and a first-aid kit handy.</li><li>Keep a list of whom to contact in case of an emergency handy, like 112 to reach emergency personnel in Europe.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-7"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#_note-7">[7]</a></sup></li><li><sup class="reference" id="_ref-7">&nbsp;</sup></li><li><sup class="reference" id="_ref-7"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-16.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1452198" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-16.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Sail Around the World Step 16" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4e/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-16.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-16.jpg" height="546" id="img_e0029f93c7" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4e/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-16.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-16.jpg" width="728" /></a> </sup></li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">6</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_6"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Pack for all extremes of weather.</b> It's easy to think to yourself that you'll be sailing around the Southern Hemisphere and everything is going to be tropical birds, turquoise waters, and pearly-white sands. That'll be true some of the time, and then there will be other times when you dip so far south or north that you'd be freezing your limbs off if you didn't pack some long underwear. Do your research about the climates you'll be in (or <i>could</i> be in if things go wrong). Your life requires you to be ready. <ul><li>You'll need foul-weather gear, fleece, long johns, gloves, hats, and socks if you're going far north or south. Two of your highest priorities should be staying warm and staying dry.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-8"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#_note-8">[8]</a></sup></li></ul></div></li></ol></div></div><a class="anchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="Setting_Sail_for_the_Seas_sub"></a><h3 class="sticking"><div class="altblock">Part <span>4</span></div><span class="mw-headline" id="Setting_Sail_for_the_Seas">Setting Sail for the Seas</span></h3><h3 class="sticking"><span class="mw-headline" id="Setting_Sail_for_the_Seas"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-17.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1452198" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-17.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Sail Around the World Step 17" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/eb/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-17.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-17.jpg" height="546" id="img_9f89375bff" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/eb/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-17.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-17.jpg" width="728" /></a> </span></h3><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_4_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Determine standard procedure for just about everything.</b> Quick – if there's a hurricane, what do you do? If there are pirates, what do you do? If the waves are crashing onto your stern, what do you do? If a man has gone overboard, what do you do? In any imaginable situation, you have should a procedure mapped out and <i>everyone on board</i> should know it. So when you call, "Fire!" everyone knows the job they have to do. <ul><li>Run practice drills routinely, especially if you know you're coming upon an area that's prone to big gusts of winds/storms/pirates, etc. The more ready you and your crew are, the better your experience will be.</li><li><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-18.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1452198" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-18.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Sail Around the World Step 18" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/50/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-18.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-18.jpg" height="546" id="img_61afc4749e" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/50/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-18.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-18.jpg" width="728" /></a> </li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_4_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Make final preparations before you embark on your journey and then <i>go</i>.</b> Months, potentially <i>years</i>, of hard work are about to pay off. You've put in the money and the time and now all that's left is going. Take one last look at your situation – is there anything you could have possibly forgotten? <ul><li>Throw a party, say your goodbyes, stock up on champagne – however you want to give yourself one last hurrah on land. Check your boat for mishaps, check the weather, gather all your documents, and get excited. It's time to set sail.</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-19.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1452198" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-19.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Sail Around the World Step 19" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/b7/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-19.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-19.jpg" height="546" id="img_a07a5d1e5d" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/b7/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-19.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-19.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_4_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Limit your exposure to dangerous areas.</b> As you're in the open water, it cannot be stressed enough that you have to <i>be careful.</i> Pirates are not just old folk tales made up as scary bedtime stories. Crazily enough, they are real. Stick to areas where you know you'll be safe. <ul><li>Pirates roam the seas, especially in areas off of the African and Indian coasts. They can even be found in the questionably boundary-less waters around the Philippines and Malaysia (few know who monitors what). For the latest piracy hotspots, visit the ICC's website.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-9"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#_note-9">[9]</a></sup></li><li>Limit your time in other areas due to dangerous sea conditions or threats from other people. These areas include Cape Horn, the Malacca Straits, the Bering Sea, Southern Ocean, Cape Hatteras, the North Atlantic, the Bermuda Triangle, and the Andaman Sea.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"> <div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_4_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Stay legal.</b> When approaching the coast of any country, you are within that country's territory when you are within 12 nautical miles (22.22 km) of it. Otherwise, you are generally within your home country's jurisdiction when at sea. When you are within this range, you have to abide by that country's rules. Everything will be easier if you meet their requirements.</div><div class="step"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-21.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1452198" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-21.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Sail Around the World Step 21" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/dd/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-21.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-21.jpg" height="546" id="img_639eccbcb0" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/dd/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-21.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-21.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="step_num">5</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_4_5"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Check your boat routinely and at every port.</b> Just like how you need to keep an eye on <i>your</i> health when at sea, you also need to keep an eye on your boat's health. At every port, give her a look. Any minute mishap should be addressed immediately. And the great part is that you'll be surrounded by people who can help, too. <ul><li>If you're traveling solo or almost solo, this can be a bright spot in an otherwise lonely existence. There are usually day laborers that hang around marinas just waiting to help out. For that day, you could meet some interesting people, spicing up your stories and upping your morale.</li><li>Check the equipment, too. The last thing you want is a malfunctioning radar or emergency telephone gone haywire. It's a pain now, but it could save your life later.</li></ul><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-22.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=1452198" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Sail-Around-the-World#/Image:Sail-Around-the-World-Step-22.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Sail Around the World Step 22" class="whcdn content-fill" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/ad/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-22.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-22.jpg" height="546" id="img_d719ef3731" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/ad/Sail-Around-the-World-Step-22.jpg/aid1452198-v4-728px-Sail-Around-the-World-Step-22.jpg" width="728" /></a> </div></li><li class="hasimage final_li"><div class="step_num">6</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_4_6"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Have a plan for coming back.</b> After years at sea, you're either going to be ready for some time on solid ground or think that a normal lifestyle is unfathomable. That being said, living your entire life at sea is pretty hard to do, so you'll need some time of after-plan to make ends meet. After you've sailed around the world, what next? Hot air balloon, maybe? <ul><li>Try to come up with a budget of how much money you'll need post-trip. You'll need time to live and find a job, housing, and to get situated in your new life. Having at least six months of financial padding will make the transition much less stressful.</li></ul></div></li></ol>Kelly Nehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348379156323205804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937769315045239782.post-57332533818224735552017-08-04T01:02:00.000-07:002017-08-04T01:02:07.769-07:00How to Do Laundry While TravelingIf you're <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Plan-a-Vacation" title="Plan a Vacation">going to be away from home</a> for more than a few days, washing clothes along the way will mean carrying far less. On an extended trip, washing clothes may be the only way to travel. It's not difficult or even time consuming to wash your own clothes while you are away.<br /><h2 class="sticking"><span class="mw-headline" id="Steps">Steps</span></h2><div class="section_text" id="steps"><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-1.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=674074" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling#/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-1.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Do Laundry While Traveling Step 1" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/14/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-1.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-1.jpg" height="546" id="img_58eaa3ba75" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/14/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-1.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-1.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Plan ahead.</b> Part of being able to do laundry on the road is packing accordingly. Pack lighter, wrinkle-resistant clothing that will dry quickly. <ul><li>If it will be cold at your destination, <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Dress-for-the-Cold" title="Dress for the Cold">dress in layers</a>. You can use lighter garments, and you may not need to wash the outer layers as frequently as the inner ones.</li><li><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Travel-With-One-Bag" title="Travel With One Bag">Pack fewer garments.</a> Plan to wash a few items more often. You can travel with as few as two or three changes of clothing and not have to carry so much luggage.</li><li>Plan to wear some items more than once before they are washed. You should wear clean underwear daily, but you can wear pants and outer shirts a couple of times before washing, if they are not too dirty. However, make sure they pass the smell test: if the strong odor you notice is not detergent or fabric softener, wash it.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=674074" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling#/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Do Laundry While Traveling Step 2" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/d7/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-2.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_4240d968f5" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/d7/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-2.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Bring laundry supplies.</b> It is generally easiest to find these items at home, where you know the area. See the list below in the Things You'll Need section. If you choose wisely, all the laundry supplies together can take up less space and require less weight than one change of clothes. </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-3.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=674074" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling#/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-3.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Do Laundry While Traveling Step 3" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/ce/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-3.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-3.jpg" height="546" id="img_bb11ed4ee9" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/ce/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-3.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-3.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Many US hotels have their own self-service laundries.</b> Be sure to bring sufficient change in addition to travel-size detergent sealed in a baggie in case of accident. Dryer sheets such as fabric softener and color/stain removers travel well in baggies. Consider bringing a tube or two of spot remover for small soiling emergencies. (These are also great at work, in the car, or even in your home laundry.) </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-4.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=674074" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling#/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-4.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Do Laundry While Traveling Step 4" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/cb/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-4.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-4.jpg" height="546" id="img_a86883f233" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/cb/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-4.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-4.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Keep alternatives in mind.</b> If you are more willing to spend money rather than time, you need not do all your laundry yourself. <ul><li>Find out if there is a laundry service where you are staying. Many hotels and hostels offer laundry service, which can be a good option if your budget permits or your wardrobe requires it.</li><li>Look for a laundromat or laundry service near where you are staying. Most towns and cities have them. They are a good alternative to washing clothes by hand, especially if you have more clothes to wash at once.</li><li>Remember that you can mix approaches for laundry. You might pay to send clothes that need to look good for a business meeting but wash underwear and pajamas by hand in the sink to save time and money.</li><li>Check days and times. Depending on where you are, laundry service may not be available on Sundays. You may need to drop off your laundry before a certain hour to have it back the same day or the next day.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-5.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=674074" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling#/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-5.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Do Laundry While Traveling Step 5" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/40/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-5.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-5.jpg" height="546" id="img_074cd63c9d" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/40/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-5.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-5.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">5</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_5"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Watch your timing.</b> If you have a couple of days' outfits and you think ahead a bit, you can generally avoid having to cram damp clothing into a suitcase just before a long flight or bus trip. </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-6.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=674074" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling#/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-6.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Do Laundry While Traveling Step 6" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/ad/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-6.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-6.jpg" height="546" id="img_947d5cb6d2" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/ad/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-6.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-6.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">6</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_6"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Take-a-Shower" title="Take a Shower">Shower</a> first.</b> While not strictly required, it will get you out of your dirty clothes (the ones you need to wash) and it will mean you shower with a dry towel if you're doing laundry by hand. <ul><li>Consider showering in the evening, either before dinner if you need to freshen up, or before bed. You'll avoid taking the day's travels with you to bed, and your laundry and towel will have overnight to dry.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-7.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=674074" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling#/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-7.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Do Laundry While Traveling Step 7" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/0f/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-7.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-7.jpg" height="546" id="img_295606ef54" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/0f/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-7.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-7.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">7</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_7"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Plan where you will hang the laundry before you get anything wet.</b> Almost any hotel or hostel room will have some option for hanging laundry if you get creative, but it's far better to figure out where to hang stuff before you have a bunch of wet laundry. </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-8.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=674074" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling#/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-8.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Do Laundry While Traveling Step 8" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/6/66/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-8.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-8.jpg" height="546" id="img_5282da12b5" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/6/66/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-8.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-8.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">8</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_8"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Place the sink stopper (plug) in the drain.</b> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-9.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=674074" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling#/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-9.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Do Laundry While Traveling Step 9" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/73/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-9.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-9.jpg" height="546" id="img_7013b5976c" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/73/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-9.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-9.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">9</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_9"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Add laundry and soap, shampoo, or detergent, as you fill the sink with cool or warm water.</b> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-10.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=674074" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling#/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-10.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Do Laundry While Traveling Step 10" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/a0/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-10.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-10.jpg" height="546" id="img_e933710a8b" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/a0/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-10.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-10.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">10</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_10"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Wash the clothes by moving them around in the soapy water.</b> You can apply extra soap or detergent directly to any stains and any places you know are dirty: bottoms of socks, underarms, underwear, and so on. </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-11.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=674074" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling#/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-11.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Do Laundry While Traveling Step 11" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/bf/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-11.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-11.jpg" height="546" id="img_2ffcaa4b3f" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/bf/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-11.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-11.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">11</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_11"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Rub the fabric against itself gently to help the soap do its job.</b> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-12.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=674074" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling#/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-12.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Do Laundry While Traveling Step 12" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/c8/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-12.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-12.jpg" height="546" id="img_2f66eec16f" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/c8/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-12.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-12.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">12</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_12"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Drain the soapy water out of the sink and squeeze the laundry gently to get most of the soap out.</b> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-13.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=674074" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling#/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-13.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Do Laundry While Traveling Step 13" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/c7/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-13.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-13.jpg" height="546" id="img_b29d19f3bf" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/c7/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-13.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-13.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">13</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_13"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Refill the sink with clean water to rinse the laundry.</b> Squeeze the water through the fabric a bit. </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-14.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=674074" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling#/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-14.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Do Laundry While Traveling Step 14" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/23/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-14.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-14.jpg" height="546" id="img_cfa93ef445" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/23/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-14.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-14.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">14</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_14"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Drain the sink again and let the laundry drip out for a few moments.</b> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-15.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=674074" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling#/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-15.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Do Laundry While Traveling Step 15" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/49/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-15.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-15.jpg" height="546" id="img_b9b67a8627" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/49/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-15.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-15.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">15</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_15"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Squeeze out excess water with your hands.</b> Do not wring or twist the fabric. Just squeeze. The more water you get out this way, the less your towel will need to soak up. </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-16.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=674074" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling#/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-16.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Do Laundry While Traveling Step 16" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/50/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-16.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-16.jpg" height="546" id="img_94a9ca3571" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/50/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-16.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-16.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">16</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_16"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Lay the damp garments in a single layer on a bath towel.</b> </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-17.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=674074" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling#/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-17.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Do Laundry While Traveling Step 17" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/ba/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-17.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-17.jpg" height="546" id="img_3674f8b895" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/ba/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-17.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-17.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">17</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_17"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Roll the towel around them and squeeze to remove most of the excess water, or put the rolled towel on the floor and walk back and forth on it.</b> At this point, most garments should dry reasonably quickly and you should be able to hang them without too much dripping. </div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-18.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=674074" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling#/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-18.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Do Laundry While Traveling Step 18" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/cf/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-18.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-18.jpg" height="546" id="img_a5fb7fca76" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/cf/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-18.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-18.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">18</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_18"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Clothesline" title="Use a Clothesline">Hang the clothes to dry</a>.</b> Leave as much space around them as possible, and leave closet doors or windows open (climate and security permitting) to ensure air circulation. <ul><li>Many hotel rooms include at least a few hangers in their closets.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-19.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=674074" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling#/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-19.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Do Laundry While Traveling Step 19" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/7d/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-19.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-19.jpg" height="546" id="img_2b76c990c2" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/7d/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-19.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-19.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">19</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_19"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Hang the towel to dry also.</b> </div></li><li class="hasimage final_li"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-20.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=674074" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling#/Image:Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-20.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Do Laundry While Traveling Step 20" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/10/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-20.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-20.jpg" height="546" id="img_7e4230af68" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/10/Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-20.jpg/aid674074-v4-728px-Do-Laundry-While-Traveling-Step-20.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">20</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_20"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Dry garments the rest of the way.</b> If hanging overnight did the job, great. If not, try these options. <ul><li>Use the hotel iron. Many hotel rooms include irons and ironing boards, and you can press the whole garment or just touch up cuffs, collars, pockets, etc. that didn't dry completely. Make sure the fabric can take the heat, and avoid ironing silkscreens on t-shirts.</li><li>Leave it hanging longer. If you're staying another day and one or two things in the closet won't be in the way of the hotel staff, leave it be.</li><li>If the room has forced-air heat or ventilation (like a blower, usually below the window), drape the garment so the airflow hits it. Either hang the garment on a chair in front of the blower or -- for faster drying, although it can make your garment kind of stiff -- drape it directly over the blower vent (reposition as needed).</li><li>Put it on, anyway. It may be a bit uncomfortable at first, but your body heat will help to dry stuff the last part of the way in a reasonable time. Don't do this if it's cold or if you already have a cold and are trying to stay warm.</li></ul></div></li></ol></div>Kelly Nehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348379156323205804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937769315045239782.post-67271927191491568802017-08-04T01:01:00.000-07:002017-08-04T01:01:17.592-07:00How to Be Culturally Sensitive when Traveling AbroadTravel is an extraordinary thing. But when you’re visiting a different country for the first time, there’s always a risk of offending the native population by failing to observe customs that are normal for them, or by not being aware of aspects of your own culture that might be considered rude or out of place. Few things are more embarrassing than disrupting someone’s way of life simply because you don’t know any better. Whenever you set off to see the world on a globe-spanning adventure, keep in mind the unique values and social climate of the culture you’re immersing yourself in, and think about how your behavior might be perceived by those around you.<br /><br /><h3>Part <span>1</span><span class="mw-headline" id="Experiencing_Different_Cultures">&nbsp;</span></h3><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Experiencing_Different_Cultures">Experiencing Different Cultures</span>&nbsp;</h3><div class="section steps sticky steps_first" style="padding-top: 60px;"><h3 class=""><div class="altblock">&nbsp;</div></h3><div class="section_text" id="steps_1"><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-1.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8486487" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#/Image:Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-1.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be Culturally Sensitive when Traveling Abroad Step 1" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/72/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-1.jpg/aid8486487-v4-728px-Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-1.jpg" height="546" id="img_7e8f5a0471" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/72/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-1.jpg/aid8486487-v4-728px-Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-1.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Educate yourself on the place you’re visiting.</b> Before you even step foot on a plane, conduct some rigorous research to help you prepare for your first encounter with a new country and its people. It will be worth finding out about your destination’s social structure, religious practices and attitude toward foreign travelers. Reading up on where you’re headed is a must, as it will offer valuable insight into daily life there and give you an idea of what to expect as an outsider.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-1"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#_note-1">[1]</a></sup><ul><li>For a casual vacation to the South of France, you might only need to look into acceptable dinner attire, whereas a work trip to Japan or the Netherlands should be prefaced with some investigation into how leaders there ordinarily conduct formal business.</li><li>Peruse travel blogs written by other visitors from around the world to get their take on a particular place.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-2.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8486487" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#/Image:Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-2.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be Culturally Sensitive when Traveling Abroad Step 2" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/6/6d/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-2.jpg/aid8486487-v4-728px-Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-2.jpg" height="546" id="img_8b7e02fac7" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/6/6d/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-2.jpg/aid8486487-v4-728px-Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-2.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Reflect on your own culture and behaviors.</b> How is the culture you come similar to that of the place you’re traveling to? How is it different? Look at yourself through someone else’s eyes and take note of values and characteristics that may set you apart from those around you. You might, for example, identify as a feminist and be headed for a place where women traditionally occupy a marginalized role in society. Try not to let culture clashes influence your attitude. Make it your mission to present the best of yourself and where you're from to others while you’re away.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-2"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#_note-2">[2]</a></sup><ul><li>Remember that you’ll be representing your home country while abroad, even on casual pleasure trips.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-3"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#_note-3">[3]</a></sup></li><li>Be especially mindful when traveling to places that have been embroiled in conflict with your place of origin.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-3.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8486487" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#/Image:Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-3.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be Culturally Sensitive when Traveling Abroad Step 3" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/7c/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-3.jpg/aid8486487-v4-728px-Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-3.jpg" height="546" id="img_e75b3ece03" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/7c/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-3.jpg/aid8486487-v4-728px-Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-3.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_1_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Appreciate differences.</b> The culture that you’ll be stepping into won’t be the same as your own, and that’s a good thing. Diversity is a quality that should be embraced. You might feel uncomfortable in a given cultural setting at first, but with an open mind you’ll start to see just how truly colorful and astounding the world can be.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-4"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#_note-4">[4]</a></sup><ul><li>Let go of any stereotypes or generalizations about the place you’re visiting.</li><li>Using a squatting toilet or being warned against sitting with your legs crossed in Turkey might catch you off guard, but gaining a deeper understanding of these types practices is probably the one of the reasons you’re traveling in the first place.</li></ul></div></li></ol></div></div><a class="anchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="Conducting_Yourself_in_Unfamiliar_Surroundings_sub"></a><div class="section steps sticky " style="padding-top: 60px;"><h3 class=""><div class="altblock">Part <span>2</span></div><a class="editsection" href="http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad&amp;action=edit&amp;section=1" tabindex="-1" title="Edit section: Conducting Yourself in Unfamiliar Surroundings">Edit</a><span class="mw-headline" id="Conducting_Yourself_in_Unfamiliar_Surroundings">Conducting Yourself in Unfamiliar Surroundings</span></h3><div class="section_text" id="steps_2"><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-4.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8486487" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#/Image:Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-4.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be Culturally Sensitive when Traveling Abroad Step 4" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/aa/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-4.jpg/aid8486487-v4-728px-Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-4.jpg" height="546" id="img_7a750caba6" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/aa/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-4.jpg/aid8486487-v4-728px-Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-4.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Try to blend in with those around you.</b> As a traveler, you’ll be in someone else’s backyard, which means you have an unspoken obligation to abide by their way of life. With this in mind, your behavior should be modest and in keeping with that of your native counterparts. This means being polite, considerate and eager to make a good impression without trying to show off or make light of your new environment. <sup class="reference" id="_ref-5"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#_note-5">[5]</a></sup><ul><li>Keep your voice at a respectable volume in public places. Avoid shouting, cursing or doing anything that might cause a scene.</li><li>Know what the norms are when it comes to things like alcohol and tobacco use, photography and other forms expression.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatright " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Speak-Arabic-Step-4-Version-3.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8486487" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#/Image:Speak-Arabic-Step-4-Version-3.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Speak Arabic Step 4" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/c1/Speak-Arabic-Step-4-Version-3.jpg/aid8486487-v4-728px-Speak-Arabic-Step-4-Version-3.jpg" height="546" id="img_d2077e4b87" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/c1/Speak-Arabic-Step-4-Version-3.jpg/aid8486487-v4-728px-Speak-Arabic-Step-4-Version-3.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Learn to speak the language.</b> Though not a must, it can be extremely helpful to learn a few choice words and phrases in the local dialect. Not only is speaking another language a practical skill, as it will help you find your way around, it shows that you’re taking a genuine interest in the culture. This will allow you to forge more meaningful connections with the people you interact with.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-6"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#_note-6">[6]</a></sup><ul><li>Memorize the names of important objects and places first, like the hotel, bathroom or cafe, to better orient yourself with the area.</li><li>Bring along a phrasebook, or use an app like DuoLingo or Rosetta Stone to polish your handling of a foreign tongue.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-7"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#_note-7">[7]</a></sup></li><li>If nothing else, learn to say “please,” “thank you” and other basic courtesies. In many cultures, this is a sign of good faith that you’re making an effort.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-8"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#_note-8">[8]</a></sup></li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-6.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8486487" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#/Image:Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-6.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be Culturally Sensitive when Traveling Abroad Step 6" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/77/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-6.jpg/aid8486487-v4-728px-Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-6.jpg" height="546" id="img_b685e7c964" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/77/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-6.jpg/aid8486487-v4-728px-Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-6.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Respect local laws and customs.</b> Knowing how to act on foreign soil, and how not to act, can keep you from landing in hot water with the local people and authorities. For instance, it is customary in some parts of the world to greet someone with a bow or a kiss on the cheek rather than a handshake, or for couples to refrain from excessive displays of affection in public places. It’s important to abide by these regulations, even if you don’t understand or agree with them.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-9"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#_note-9">[9]</a></sup><ul><li>Some more peculiar types of laws have come to be termed "tourist traps" because of their tendency to get unsuspecting travelers in trouble. Some examples of these include a chewing gum ban in Singapore and a law prohibiting motorists from stopping for pedestrians in Beijing.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-10"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#_note-10">[10]</a></sup></li><li>Take off your shoes before entering any private residence in Japan, Russia, Finland, Turkey or Switzerland.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-11"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#_note-11">[11]</a></sup></li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-7.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8486487" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#/Image:Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-7.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be Culturally Sensitive when Traveling Abroad Step 7" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/bc/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-7.jpg/aid8486487-v4-728px-Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-7.jpg" height="546" id="img_0be1e50dfb" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/bc/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-7.jpg/aid8486487-v4-728px-Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-7.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Avoid offending the people around you.</b> While you're carrying out your preliminary research, be sure to look up a list of "don'ts" for the area you'll be staying in. In the Middle East, India and some parts of Africa, for example, it's impolite to offer your left hand for a handshake due to that hand's association with unclean sanitary activities. Being informed will keep you from making an unfortunate <i>faux pas</i>.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-12"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#_note-12">[12]</a></sup><ul><li>Be mindful not to touch anyone's head in countries where Buddhism is practiced or point the soles of your feet at anyone in Arabian cultures, as these are clear signs of disrespect.</li><li>Innocent hand gestures like the thumbs up, peace sign or "A-OK" motion may have vulgar alternative meanings depending on where you go.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-13"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#_note-13">[13]</a></sup></li><li>If you happen to offend someone inadvertently, apologize sincerely and gently remind them that you didn't know any better.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-8.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8486487" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#/Image:Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-8.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be Culturally Sensitive when Traveling Abroad Step 8" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/19/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-8.jpg/aid8486487-v4-728px-Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-8.jpg" height="546" id="img_18522b39ec" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/19/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-8.jpg/aid8486487-v4-728px-Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-8.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">5</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_5"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Be prepared to tip.</b> Familiarize yourself with the particular country's tipping customs when eating out or hitching a ride. In some parts of the world, including Australia, Costa Rica and most of Europe, tipping is neither required nor expected. Everywhere else it is often extended as a gesture of gratitude. Remember that members of other professions, like rickshaw drivers and hotel porters, survive on tips as well, not just waiters.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-14"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#_note-14">[14]</a></sup><ul><li>When in doubt, leave a modest but customary tip of 15% of the bill's total at dining establishments. Always tip using the local currency, if you can.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-15"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#_note-15">[15]</a></sup></li><li>Tipping in Japan and Korea may be construed as an insult.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-9.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8486487" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#/Image:Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-9.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be Culturally Sensitive when Traveling Abroad Step 9" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/b7/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-9.jpg/aid8486487-v4-728px-Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-9.jpg" height="546" id="img_2fab01e9a6" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/b7/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-9.jpg/aid8486487-v4-728px-Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-9.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">6</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_2_6"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Watch how you dress.</b> Most people are used to wearing whatever they please, but other parts of the world that are more conservative may have different standards for their inhabitants. Observe the style of dress of those around you and aim to approximate their appearance and avoid upsetting others with impolite displays. As a general rule, you should clad yourself modestly and avoid clothing with slogans or imagery that may be considered offensive.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-16"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#_note-16">[16]</a></sup><ul><li>When visiting a temple, mosque or other place of worship, it's a good idea to dress simply and unostentatiously and be careful about wearing clothing that shows too much skin. Women should be prepared to cover their heads at Islamic religious sites.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-17"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#_note-17">[17]</a></sup></li><li>Many cultures, from the United Arab Emirates to Spain, have laws against public nudity and indecency. Save swimwear and other revealing outfits for the beaches.</li></ul></div></li></ol></div></div><a class="anchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="Getting_the_Most_Out_of_Your_Travels_sub"></a><h3 class="sticking"><div class="altblock">Part <span>3</span></div><a class="editsection" href="http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad&amp;action=edit&amp;section=1" tabindex="-1" title="Edit section: Getting the Most Out of Your Travels">Edit</a><span class="mw-headline" id="Getting_the_Most_Out_of_Your_Travels">Getting the Most Out of Your Travels</span></h3><ol class="steps_list_2"><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-10.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8486487" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#/Image:Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-10.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be Culturally Sensitive when Traveling Abroad Step 10" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4d/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-10.jpg/aid8486487-v4-728px-Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-10.jpg" height="546" id="img_6a55cafccb" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4d/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-10.jpg/aid8486487-v4-728px-Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-10.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">1</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_1"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Interact with the locals.</b> If you want to discover what makes a place special, make it a point to engage with those who call it home. Get out and live among the people rather than just passively observing them. Your taxi driver or tour guide can tell you things that no map can.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-18"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#_note-18">[18]</a></sup><ul><li>Do your best to appear in control at all times. Making it obvious that you're a tourist in over your head can make you an easy target.</li><li>Stop and ask someone when you need help or directions instead of relying on your mobile device.</li><li>Make new friends and have them show you around during your stay for a more intimate and authentic experience of the culture.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-11.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8486487" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#/Image:Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-11.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be Culturally Sensitive when Traveling Abroad Step 11" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/96/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-11.jpg/aid8486487-v4-728px-Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-11.jpg" height="546" id="img_55f002b03d" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/96/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-11.jpg/aid8486487-v4-728px-Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-11.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">2</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_2"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Absorb everything you can.</b> In many ways, traveling is the ultimate teacher. You have a rare chance to dive in headfirst and see so many new and astonishing things firsthand, and to learn about what makes life interesting in the process. Capture new sights on camera, or keep a travel journal to record the details of your adventures. Take advantage of this chance to enrich yourself.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-19"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#_note-19">[19]</a></sup><ul><li>Take part in local cultural events like the Mardi Gras in French New Orleans, Germany's Oktoberfest or the Songkran Water Festival in Thailand.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-20"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#_note-20">[20]</a></sup></li><li>A stacked itinerary will not only keep you busy but allow you to get better acquainted with unique character of a given culture.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-12.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8486487" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#/Image:Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-12.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be Culturally Sensitive when Traveling Abroad Step 12" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/9d/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-12.jpg/aid8486487-v4-728px-Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-12.jpg" height="546" id="img_972a5a6dc6" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/9d/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-12.jpg/aid8486487-v4-728px-Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-12.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">3</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_3"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Get out of your comfort zone.</b> Traveling is every bit as much about doing and feeling as it is witnessing. Go hang-gliding in the Alps or sign up for salsa lessons in Brazil. Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and experience everything a culture has to offer, from its history and politics to its charming and unusual quirks.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-21"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#_note-21">[21]</a></sup><ul><li>Write down a list of specific things you want to see and do, or challenge yourself to try one new thing every day.</li><li>It’s normal to feel like you’re in over your head at first. This can be a very good thing, as it means you’re able to recognize and appreciate cultural disparities. If you wanted to be completely comfortable at all times, you could just as easily stay home.</li></ul></div></li><li class="hasimage final_li"><div class="mwimg largeimage floatcenter " style="max-width: 728px;"><a class="image lightbox" data-href="/Image:Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-13.jpg?ajax=true&amp;aid=8486487" href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#/Image:Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-13.jpg"><img alt="Image titled Be Culturally Sensitive when Traveling Abroad Step 13" class="whcdn" data-src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/49/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-13.jpg/aid8486487-v4-728px-Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-13.jpg" height="546" id="img_b66dc16e6a" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/49/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-13.jpg/aid8486487-v4-728px-Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad-Step-13.jpg" width="728" /></a></div><div class="step_num">4</div><a class="stepanchor" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="step_3_4"></a><div class="step"><b class="whb">Stay positive.</b> There are many times when traveling can become a source of frustration, especially when you’re lost somewhere halfway around the world where no one speaks the same language. But nothing can cure a sour outlook like a smile. No matter what happens, keep a cool head and a positive attitude and be grateful for the opportunity to see more of the world.<sup class="reference" id="_ref-22"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Culturally-Sensitive-when-Traveling-Abroad#_note-22">[22]</a></sup><ul><li>A happy, confident demeanor will make you more approachable, and make it less likely for scheming opportunists to try to take advantage of you.</li><li>Inconveniences happen: you’ll get lost, run low on money or encounter a frustrating language barrier. What’s important is that you don’t let unforeseen mishaps keep you from falling in love with new places.</li></ul></div></li></ol>Kelly Nehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348379156323205804noreply@blogger.com0